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 Bungalow, accounting for 40.8% (960 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 265 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bungalow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bungalow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bungalow, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
960
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
960
40.8%
+8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
380
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
380
16.2%
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
366
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
366
15.6%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
197
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
197
8.4%
-2.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
64
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
64
2.7%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
55
2.3%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
42
1.8%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
33
1.4%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
31
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
1.3%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
30
1.3%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+265
+8.4pp
Not stated
+30
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
+3
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-45
-2.9pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-33
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.7pp
Islam
+10
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bungalow. 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 | 960 | 40.8% | 41.7% | 695 | 32.4% | 31.7% | +265 | +8.4pp |
| Not stated | 380 | 16.2% | 10.2% | 350 | 16.3% | 11.5% | +30 | -0.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 366 | 15.6% | 19.9% | 363 | 16.9% | 22.8% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 197 | 8.4% | 9.9% | 242 | 11.3% | 13.4% | -45 | -2.9pp |
| Buddhism | 64 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 69 | 3.2% | 1.8% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 60 | 2.8% | 3.6% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 42 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 75 | 3.5% | 2.9% | -33 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 44 | 2.1% | 2.7% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 31 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 21 | 1.0% | 0.4% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 24 | 1.1% | 1.2% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +206 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.