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 Holloways Beach, accounting for 49% (1,177 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 196 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Holloways Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Holloways Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holloways Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,177
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
1,177
49.0%
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
388
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
388
16.2%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
267
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
267
11.1%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
239
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
239
10.0%
-3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
46
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
46
1.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
42
1.8%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
37
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
37
1.5%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
36
1.5%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
24
1.0%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+196
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
-29
-1.6pp
Not stated
-43
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-3.2pp
Buddhism
+1
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-22
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-16
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
0
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+7
+0.3pp
Baptist
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Holloways Beach. 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 | 1,177 | 49.0% | 41.7% | 981 | 41.9% | 31.7% | +196 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 388 | 16.2% | 19.9% | 417 | 17.8% | 22.8% | -29 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 267 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 310 | 13.2% | 11.5% | -43 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 239 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 310 | 13.2% | 13.4% | -71 | -3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 46 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 45 | 1.9% | 1.8% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 64 | 2.7% | 3.6% | -22 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 37 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 53 | 2.3% | 2.7% | -16 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 36 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 24 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 17 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 15 | 0.6% | 1.1% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.