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 Green Hill, accounting for 33.3% (60 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 32 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Green Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Green Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Green Hill, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
60
33.3%
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
58
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
58
32.2%
+16.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
23
12.8%
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
22
12.2%
-5.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
+32
+16.6pp
Not stated
+10
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-5.8pp
Data table
Religion for Green 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 | 60 | 33.3% | 41.7% | 61 | 36.5% | 31.7% | -1 | -3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 58 | 32.2% | 19.9% | 26 | 15.6% | 22.8% | +32 | +16.6pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 12.8% | 10.2% | 13 | 7.8% | 11.5% | +10 | +5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 12.2% | 9.9% | 30 | 18.0% | 13.4% | -8 | -5.8pp |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.