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 Westcourt, accounting for 34.7% (1,328 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 264 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Westcourt - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Westcourt in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westcourt, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,328
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
1,328
34.7%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
753
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
753
19.7%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
436
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
436
11.4%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
404
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
404
10.6%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
142
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
142
3.7%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
112
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
112
2.9%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
98
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
98
2.6%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
97
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
97
2.5%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
87
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
87
2.3%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
68
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
68
1.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+264
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
+10
+0.7pp
Not stated
-188
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-1.1pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-26
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.1pp
Hinduism
-84
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-31
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+23
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Westcourt. 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 | 1,328 | 34.7% | 41.7% | 1,064 | 27.2% | 31.7% | +264 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 753 | 19.7% | 19.9% | 743 | 19.0% | 22.8% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 436 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 624 | 16.0% | 11.5% | -188 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 404 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 457 | 11.7% | 13.4% | -53 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 142 | 3.7% | 1.7% | 149 | 3.8% | 1.8% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 112 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 138 | 3.5% | 3.6% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 98 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 96 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 97 | 2.5% | 0.9% | 181 | 4.6% | 0.8% | -84 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 87 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 118 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -31 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 68 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 45 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +23 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,908 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -84 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.