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 White Rock (Cairns - Qld), accounting for 39.5% (1,940 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 904 people, while its share fell by 21.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
White Rock (Cairns - Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for White Rock (Cairns - Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Rock (Cairns - Qld), with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,940
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
-
1,940
39.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
908
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-21.5pp
908
18.5%
-21.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
579
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-48.2pp
579
11.8%
-48.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
550
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-
550
11.2%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
160
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
160
3.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
137
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
137
2.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
112
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
112
2.3%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
99
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
99
2.0%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
70
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
70
1.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
50
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
50
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+904
-21.5pp
Not stated
+573
-48.2pp
Data table
Religion for White Rock (Cairns - 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 | 1,940 | 39.5% | 41.7% | - | - | 31.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 908 | 18.5% | 19.9% | 4 | 40.0% | 22.8% | +904 | -21.5pp |
| Not stated | 579 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 6 | 60.0% | 11.5% | +573 | -48.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 550 | 11.2% | 9.9% | - | - | 13.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 160 | 3.3% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 137 | 2.8% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 112 | 2.3% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 99 | 2.0% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 70 | 1.4% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Baptist | 50 | 1.0% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 4,911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,901 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.