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 Mount Peter, accounting for 38.4% (258 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 234 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Peter - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Peter in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Peter, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
258
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
258
38.4%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
186
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
186
27.7%
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
48
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
48
7.1%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
39
5.8%
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
18
2.7%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
18
2.7%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
17
2.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
17
2.5%
-11.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
15
2.2%
-2.7pp
Islam
2021 count
14
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
14
2.1%
-6.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+234
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
+168
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+41
-1.5pp
Not stated
+36
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
+6
-11.1pp
Baptist
+11
-2.7pp
Islam
+7
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Peter. 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 | 258 | 38.4% | 41.7% | 24 | 29.6% | 31.7% | +234 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 186 | 27.7% | 19.9% | 18 | 22.2% | 22.8% | +168 | +5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 48 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 7 | 8.6% | 13.4% | +41 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 5.8% | 10.2% | 3 | 3.7% | 11.5% | +36 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 2.7% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 2.7% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 17 | 2.5% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 11 | 13.6% | 3.6% | +6 | -11.1pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4 | 4.9% | 1.1% | +11 | -2.7pp |
| Islam | 14 | 2.1% | 0.5% | 7 | 8.6% | 0.4% | +7 | -6.5pp |
| Total | 672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +591 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.