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 East Russell, accounting for 62% (49 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Russell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Russell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Russell, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49
% of total
62.0%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
49
62.0%
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
12
15.2%
-8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
10
12.7%
-7.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
-1
-8.4pp
Not stated
-1
-7.3pp
Data table
Religion for East Russell. 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 | 49 | 62.0% | 41.7% | 24 | 43.6% | 31.7% | +25 | +18.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 15.2% | 19.9% | 13 | 23.6% | 22.8% | -1 | -8.4pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 12.7% | 10.2% | 11 | 20.0% | 11.5% | -1 | -7.3pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.