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 Kamerunga, accounting for 48.9% (464 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 59 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kamerunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kamerunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kamerunga, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
464
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
464
48.9%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
161
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
161
17.0%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
87
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
87
9.2%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
80
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
80
8.4%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
3.7%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
24
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
24
2.5%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
18
1.9%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
17
1.8%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
12
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+59
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-33
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-1.8pp
Not stated
-28
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
0.0pp
Lutheran
-21
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-9
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Kamerunga. 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 | 464 | 48.9% | 41.7% | 405 | 38.7% | 31.7% | +59 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 161 | 17.0% | 19.9% | 194 | 18.5% | 22.8% | -33 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 87 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 115 | 11.0% | 13.4% | -28 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 80 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 108 | 10.3% | 11.5% | -28 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 39 | 3.7% | 2.7% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 24 | 2.5% | 0.6% | 45 | 4.3% | 0.7% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 24 | 2.3% | 3.6% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 25 | 2.4% | 1.8% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 21 | 2.0% | 1.2% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 948 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -98 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.