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 Bramston Beach, accounting for 39.2% (67 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 117 people and 32.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bramston Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bramston Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bramston Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+27.0pp
67
39.2%
+27.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-32.9pp
34
19.9%
-32.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
26
15.2%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
9.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+27.0pp
Western Catholic
-117
-32.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-0.9pp
Not stated
-9
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Bramston Beach. 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 | 67 | 39.2% | 41.7% | 35 | 12.2% | 31.7% | +32 | +27.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 19.9% | 19.9% | 151 | 52.8% | 22.8% | -117 | -32.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 46 | 16.1% | 13.4% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 25 | 8.7% | 11.5% | -9 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -115 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.