Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bentley Park, accounting for 42.1% (3,518 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,503 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bentley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bentley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bentley Park, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,518
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
3,518
42.1%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,765
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
1,765
21.1%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
728
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
728
8.7%
-11.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
724
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-15.7pp
724
8.7%
-15.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
261
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
261
3.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
211
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
211
2.5%
-8.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
160
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
160
1.9%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
149
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
149
1.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
102
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
102
1.2%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
90
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
90
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,503
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
+1,760
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+719
-11.3pp
Not stated
+713
-15.7pp
Uniting Church
+206
-8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Bentley Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,518 | 42.1% | 41.7% | 15 | 33.3% | 31.7% | +3,503 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,765 | 21.1% | 19.9% | 5 | 11.1% | 22.8% | +1,760 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 728 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 9 | 20.0% | 13.4% | +719 | -11.3pp |
| Not stated | 724 | 8.7% | 10.2% | 11 | 24.4% | 11.5% | +713 | -15.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 261 | 3.1% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 211 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 5 | 11.1% | 3.6% | +206 | -8.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 160 | 1.9% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 149 | 1.8% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 102 | 1.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 90 | 1.1% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 8,360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,315 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.