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 Kewarra Beach, accounting for 48.3% (2,961 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 747 people, while its share fell by 87.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kewarra Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kewarra Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kewarra Beach, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,961
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
-
2,961
48.3%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,146
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-
1,146
18.7%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
751
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-87.7pp
751
12.3%
-87.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
498
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-
498
8.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
147
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
147
2.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
115
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
115
1.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
94
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
94
1.5%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
85
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
85
1.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
47
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
47
0.8%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
41
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
41
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+747
-87.7pp
Data table
Religion for Kewarra 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 | 2,961 | 48.3% | 41.7% | - | - | 31.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,146 | 18.7% | 19.9% | - | - | 22.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 751 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 4 | 100.0% | 13.4% | +747 | -87.7pp |
| Not stated | 498 | 8.1% | 10.2% | - | - | 11.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 147 | 2.4% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 115 | 1.9% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 94 | 1.5% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 85 | 1.4% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Baptist | 47 | 0.8% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 41 | 0.7% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 6,128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,124 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.