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 Trinity, accounting for 39% (90 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Trinity - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Trinity in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Trinity, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
90
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
90
39.0%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
46
19.9%
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
43
18.6%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
25
10.8%
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
10
4.3%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
+12
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-4.3pp
Not stated
-8
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+2.3pp
Data table
Religion for East Trinity. 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 | 90 | 39.0% | 41.7% | 66 | 32.2% | 31.7% | +24 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 19.9% | 19.9% | 34 | 16.6% | 22.8% | +12 | +3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 18.6% | 9.9% | 47 | 22.9% | 13.4% | -4 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 33 | 16.1% | 11.5% | -8 | -5.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +6 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.