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 Trinity Park, accounting for 50% (1,757 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 579 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Trinity Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Trinity Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Trinity Park, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,757
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
1,757
50.0%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
677
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
677
19.2%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
310
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
310
8.8%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
261
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
261
7.4%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
84
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
84
2.4%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
69
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
69
2.0%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
55
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
55
1.6%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
46
1.3%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
29
0.8%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
28
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
28
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+579
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-39
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-85
-4.0pp
Not stated
-21
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-36
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
0.0pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-34
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-12
-0.5pp
Lutheran
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Trinity Park. 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 | 1,757 | 50.0% | 41.7% | 1,178 | 38.1% | 31.7% | +579 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 677 | 19.2% | 19.9% | 716 | 23.2% | 22.8% | -39 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 310 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 395 | 12.8% | 13.4% | -85 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 261 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 282 | 9.1% | 11.5% | -21 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 84 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 120 | 3.9% | 3.6% | -36 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 69 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 63 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 55 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 47 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 80 | 2.6% | 2.9% | -34 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 29 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 41 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 28 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 29 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,091 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +426 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.