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 Kanimbla (Qld), accounting for 36.8% (1,038 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 284 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kanimbla (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kanimbla (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kanimbla (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,038
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
1,038
36.8%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
683
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
683
24.2%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
259
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
259
9.2%
-2.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
162
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
162
5.7%
+3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
128
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
128
4.5%
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
85
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
85
3.0%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
77
2.7%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
75
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
75
2.7%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
62
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
62
2.2%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
33
1.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+284
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-73
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-2.2pp
Hinduism
+113
+3.9pp
Not stated
-140
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
-30
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kanimbla (Qld). 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 | 1,038 | 36.8% | 41.7% | 754 | 28.2% | 31.7% | +284 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 683 | 24.2% | 19.9% | 756 | 28.2% | 22.8% | -73 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 259 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 306 | 11.4% | 13.4% | -47 | -2.2pp |
| Hinduism | 162 | 5.7% | 0.9% | 49 | 1.8% | 0.8% | +113 | +3.9pp |
| Not stated | 128 | 4.5% | 10.2% | 268 | 10.0% | 11.5% | -140 | -5.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 85 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 115 | 4.3% | 3.6% | -30 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 77 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 56 | 2.1% | 2.7% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 75 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 85 | 3.2% | 2.9% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 62 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 55 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 33 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 27 | 1.0% | 1.2% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,677 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +143 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.