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 Stratford (Qld), accounting for 51.3% (608 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 600 people and 35 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stratford (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stratford (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stratford (Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
608
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+35.0pp
608
51.3%
+35.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
223
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
223
18.8%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
122
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
122
10.3%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
80
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
80
6.7%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
32
2.7%
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-14.4pp
22
1.9%
-14.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
17
1.4%
-6.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
16
1.3%
-6.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.1%
-
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+600
+35.0pp
Western Catholic
+219
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+116
-1.9pp
Not stated
+76
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
+28
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
-14.4pp
Presbyterian
+13
-6.8pp
Baptist
+12
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Stratford (Qld). 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 | 608 | 51.3% | 41.7% | 8 | 16.3% | 31.7% | +600 | +35.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 223 | 18.8% | 19.9% | 4 | 8.2% | 22.8% | +219 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 122 | 10.3% | 9.9% | 6 | 12.2% | 13.4% | +116 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 80 | 6.7% | 10.2% | 4 | 8.2% | 11.5% | +76 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 4 | 8.2% | 3.6% | +28 | -5.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 8 | 16.3% | 2.7% | +14 | -14.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 4 | 8.2% | 2.9% | +13 | -6.8pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4 | 8.2% | 1.1% | +12 | -6.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 13 | 1.1% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 10 | 0.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,137 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.