Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Woopen Creek, accounting for 34.6% (44 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woopen Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woopen Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woopen Creek, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-5
-2.0pp
No Religion, so described
-2
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Woopen Creek. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 34.6% | 19.9% | 49 | 36.6% | 22.8% | -5 | -2.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 26.8% | 41.7% | 36 | 26.9% | 31.7% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 18.9% | 9.9% | 19 | 14.2% | 13.4% | +5 | +4.7pp |
| Total | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.