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 Little Mulgrave, accounting for 38.5% (105 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people, while its share fell by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Little Mulgrave - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Little Mulgrave in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Little Mulgrave, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
105
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
105
38.5%
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
44
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
44
16.1%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
44
16.1%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
29
10.6%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
17
6.2%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.7pp
Not stated
+8
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Little Mulgrave. 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 | 105 | 38.5% | 41.7% | 98 | 39.2% | 31.7% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 16.1% | 19.9% | 47 | 18.8% | 22.8% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 16.1% | 10.2% | 36 | 14.4% | 11.5% | +8 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 30 | 12.0% | 13.4% | -1 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 6.2% | 2.1% | 14 | 5.6% | 2.9% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.