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 Redlynch, accounting for 44.6% (4,712 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,607 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Redlynch - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Redlynch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Redlynch, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,712
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
4,712
44.6%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,342
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,342
22.1%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
943
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
943
8.9%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
692
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
692
6.5%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
352
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
352
3.3%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
291
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
291
2.8%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
184
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
184
1.7%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
183
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
183
1.7%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
135
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
135
1.3%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
110
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
110
1.0%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,607
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-129
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-347
-4.4pp
Not stated
-291
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+29
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-105
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-49
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+27
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+11
0.0pp
Hinduism
+50
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Redlynch. 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 | 4,712 | 44.6% | 41.7% | 3,105 | 31.9% | 31.7% | +1,607 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,342 | 22.1% | 19.9% | 2,471 | 25.4% | 22.8% | -129 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 943 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1,290 | 13.3% | 13.4% | -347 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 692 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 983 | 10.1% | 11.5% | -291 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 352 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 323 | 3.3% | 2.7% | +29 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 291 | 2.8% | 2.6% | 396 | 4.1% | 3.6% | -105 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 184 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 233 | 2.4% | 2.9% | -49 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 183 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 156 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 135 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 124 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 110 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 60 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +50 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 10,576 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,726 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +850 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.