Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Fitzroy Island, accounting for 16.7% (14 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 6 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fitzroy Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fitzroy Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy Island, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+53
+54.2pp
No Religion, so described
-3
-20.3pp
Data table
Religion for Fitzroy Island. 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 | |
| Not stated | 62 | 73.8% | 10.2% | 9 | 19.6% | 11.5% | +53 | +54.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 16.7% | 41.7% | 17 | 37.0% | 31.7% | -3 | -20.3pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.