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 Earlville, accounting for 36.2% (1,523 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 445 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Earlville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Earlville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Earlville, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,523
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
1,523
36.2%
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
928
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
928
22.0%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
489
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
489
11.6%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
429
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
429
10.2%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
164
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
164
3.9%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
152
3.6%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
114
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
114
2.7%
-1.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
67
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
67
1.6%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
61
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
61
1.4%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
39
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
39
0.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+445
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
-79
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-110
-3.4pp
Not stated
-19
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+48
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-50
-1.4pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-8
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+27
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Earlville. 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 | 1,523 | 36.2% | 41.7% | 1,078 | 26.9% | 31.7% | +445 | +9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 928 | 22.0% | 19.9% | 1,007 | 25.2% | 22.8% | -79 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 489 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 599 | 15.0% | 13.4% | -110 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 429 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 448 | 11.2% | 11.5% | -19 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 164 | 3.9% | 2.1% | 187 | 4.7% | 2.9% | -23 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 152 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 104 | 2.6% | 2.7% | +48 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 114 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 164 | 4.1% | 3.6% | -50 | -1.4pp |
| Buddhism | 67 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 61 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 61 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 69 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 39 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 12 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 4,209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,001 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +208 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.