Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 No religion, which increased by 33 people and 17.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bramston Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+17.4pp
Western Catholic
-12
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-4.0pp
Not stated
-2
-2.1pp
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% | 34 | 21.8% | 31.7% | +33 | +17.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 19.9% | 19.9% | 46 | 29.5% | 22.8% | -12 | -9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 30 | 19.2% | 13.4% | -4 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 18 | 11.5% | 11.5% | -2 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.