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 Clifton Beach (Qld), accounting for 47.7% (1,518 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 441 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clifton Beach (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clifton Beach (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clifton Beach (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,518
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
1,518
47.7%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
558
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
558
17.5%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
378
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
378
11.9%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
270
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
270
8.5%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
66
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
66
2.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
66
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
66
2.1%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
64
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
64
2.0%
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
35
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
35
1.1%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
28
0.9%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
25
0.8%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+441
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-58
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-110
-3.7pp
Not stated
-84
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-52
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+22
+0.7pp
Baptist
-10
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-28
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Clifton Beach (Qld). 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 | 1,518 | 47.7% | 41.7% | 1,077 | 34.3% | 31.7% | +441 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 558 | 17.5% | 19.9% | 616 | 19.6% | 22.8% | -58 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 378 | 11.9% | 9.9% | 488 | 15.6% | 13.4% | -110 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 270 | 8.5% | 10.2% | 354 | 11.3% | 11.5% | -84 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 66 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 79 | 2.5% | 2.7% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 66 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 118 | 3.8% | 3.6% | -52 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 64 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 71 | 2.3% | 2.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 35 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +22 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 28 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 38 | 1.2% | 1.1% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 25 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 53 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -28 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 3,182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.