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 Woree, accounting for 35.2% (1,800 people). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 492 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woree - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woree in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woree, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,800
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
1,800
35.2%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
975
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
975
19.1%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
780
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
780
15.2%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
522
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
522
10.2%
-4.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
203
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
203
4.0%
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
122
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
122
2.4%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
114
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
114
2.2%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
86
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
86
1.7%
+0.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
68
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
68
1.3%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
61
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
61
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+492
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-154
-4.2pp
Not stated
+163
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-195
-4.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+63
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
-32
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-38
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+27
+0.5pp
Sikhism
+10
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-13
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Woree. 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 | 1,800 | 35.2% | 41.7% | 1,308 | 27.0% | 31.7% | +492 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 975 | 19.1% | 19.9% | 1,129 | 23.3% | 22.8% | -154 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 780 | 15.2% | 10.2% | 617 | 12.8% | 11.5% | +163 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 522 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 717 | 14.8% | 13.4% | -195 | -4.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 203 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 140 | 2.9% | 2.7% | +63 | +1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 122 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 154 | 3.2% | 2.9% | -32 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 114 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 152 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -38 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 86 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 59 | 1.2% | 1.8% | +27 | +0.5pp |
| Sikhism | 68 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 58 | 1.2% | 0.5% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 61 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 74 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +279 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.