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 Edge Hill, accounting for 47.4% (1,941 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 489 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edge Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edge Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edge Hill, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,941
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
1,941
47.4%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
731
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
731
17.8%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
407
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
407
9.9%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
334
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
334
8.2%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
116
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
116
2.8%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
102
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
102
2.5%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
100
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
100
2.4%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
67
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
67
1.6%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
32
0.8%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
24
0.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+489
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-52
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-138
-4.0pp
Not stated
-52
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.2pp
Buddhism
0
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.6pp
Baptist
-26
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Edge Hill. 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 | 1,941 | 47.4% | 41.7% | 1,452 | 37.2% | 31.7% | +489 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 731 | 17.8% | 19.9% | 783 | 20.0% | 22.8% | -52 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 407 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 545 | 13.9% | 13.4% | -138 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 334 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 386 | 9.9% | 11.5% | -52 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 116 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 123 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 102 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 107 | 2.7% | 2.7% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 100 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 100 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 67 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 86 | 2.2% | 2.9% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 58 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 24 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 34 | 0.9% | 1.2% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,097 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,908 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +189 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.