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 Green Hill, accounting for 33.3% (60 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 17.3 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Green Hill, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+35
+17.3pp
Western Catholic
+8
+0.1pp
Not stated
+5
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-6.4pp
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% | 25 | 16.0% | 31.7% | +35 | +17.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 58 | 32.2% | 19.9% | 50 | 32.1% | 22.8% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 12.8% | 10.2% | 18 | 11.5% | 11.5% | +5 | +1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 12.2% | 9.9% | 29 | 18.6% | 13.4% | -7 | -6.4pp |
| Total | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.