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 Manoora (Qld), accounting for 36.7% (2,257 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 512 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manoora (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manoora (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manoora (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,257
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
2,257
36.7%
+7.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
983
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
983
16.0%
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
861
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
861
14.0%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
690
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
690
11.2%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
206
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
206
3.3%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
152
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
152
2.5%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
143
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
143
2.3%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
138
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
138
2.2%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
134
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
134
2.2%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
66
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
66
1.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+512
+7.7pp
Not stated
-102
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-259
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-129
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-17
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+43
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+12
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+13
+0.2pp
Baptist
+14
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Manoora (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 | 2,257 | 36.7% | 41.7% | 1,745 | 29.0% | 31.7% | +512 | +7.7pp |
| Not stated | 983 | 16.0% | 10.2% | 1,085 | 18.0% | 11.5% | -102 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 861 | 14.0% | 19.9% | 1,120 | 18.6% | 22.8% | -259 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 690 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 819 | 13.6% | 13.4% | -129 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 206 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 181 | 3.0% | 2.7% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 152 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 169 | 2.8% | 3.6% | -17 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 143 | 2.3% | 1.2% | 100 | 1.7% | 1.2% | +43 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 138 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 126 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 134 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 121 | 2.0% | 2.9% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 66 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 52 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,014 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +138 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.