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 Mooroobool, accounting for 36.2% (2,573 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,456 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mooroobool - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mooroobool in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mooroobool, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,573
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
2,573
36.2%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,546
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,546
21.8%
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
733
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
733
10.3%
-7.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
562
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
562
7.9%
-7.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
256
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
256
3.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
249
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
249
3.5%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
225
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
225
3.2%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
207
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
207
2.9%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
195
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
195
2.7%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
85
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,456
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
+1,468
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+654
-7.5pp
Not stated
+495
-7.2pp
Uniting Church
+223
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+214
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+198
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
+180
-0.7pp
Baptist
+54
-1.8pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+48
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mooroobool. 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 | 2,573 | 36.2% | 41.7% | 117 | 26.4% | 31.7% | +2,456 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,546 | 21.8% | 19.9% | 78 | 17.6% | 22.8% | +1,468 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 733 | 10.3% | 9.9% | 79 | 17.8% | 13.4% | +654 | -7.5pp |
| Not stated | 562 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 67 | 15.1% | 11.5% | +495 | -7.2pp |
| Hinduism | 256 | 3.6% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 249 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 26 | 5.9% | 3.6% | +223 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 225 | 3.2% | 2.7% | 11 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +214 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 207 | 2.9% | 1.7% | 9 | 2.0% | 1.8% | +198 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 195 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 15 | 3.4% | 2.9% | +180 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 85 | 1.2% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 7,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 444 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,663 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.