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 Manunda, accounting for 37.3% (1,935 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,931 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manunda - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manunda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manunda, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,935
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
1,935
37.3%
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
878
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-
878
16.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
612
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-16.0pp
612
11.8%
-16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
492
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-
492
9.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
187
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
187
3.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
155
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
155
3.0%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
153
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
153
2.9%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
140
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
140
2.7%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
94
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
94
1.8%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
90
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,931
+15.1pp
Not stated
+607
-16.0pp
Lutheran
+24
-49.4pp
Data table
Religion for Manunda. 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 | 1,935 | 37.3% | 41.7% | 4 | 22.2% | 31.7% | +1,931 | +15.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 878 | 16.9% | 19.9% | - | - | 22.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 612 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 5 | 27.8% | 11.5% | +607 | -16.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 492 | 9.5% | 9.9% | - | - | 13.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 187 | 3.6% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 155 | 3.0% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 153 | 2.9% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 140 | 2.7% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 94 | 1.8% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 90 | 1.7% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 5,190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,172 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.