Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Packers Camp, accounting for 32.9% (47 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Packers Camp - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Packers Camp in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Packers Camp, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
+3
-6.2pp
Not stated
+21
+13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-10.3pp
Data table
Religion for Packers Camp. 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 | 47 | 32.9% | 41.7% | 24 | 22.9% | 31.7% | +23 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 25.2% | 19.9% | 33 | 31.4% | 22.8% | +3 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 16.8% | 10.2% | 3 | 2.9% | 11.5% | +21 | +13.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 15.4% | 9.9% | 27 | 25.7% | 13.4% | -5 | -10.3pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.