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 Cook (S), accounting for 38.9% (1,751 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 489 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cook (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cook (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cook (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,751
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
1,751
38.9%
+8.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
929
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
929
20.6%
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
599
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
599
13.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
381
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
381
8.5%
-4.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
240
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
240
5.3%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
94
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
94
2.1%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
79
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
79
1.8%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
75
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
75
1.7%
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
53
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
53
1.2%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
50
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
50
1.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+489
+8.8pp
Not stated
+145
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
-68
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-181
-4.9pp
Lutheran
+33
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-40
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-40
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+14
+0.3pp
Baptist
+11
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Cook (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,751 | 38.9% | 40.1% | 1,262 | 30.1% | 27.9% | +489 | +8.8pp |
| Not stated | 929 | 20.6% | 8.8% | 784 | 18.7% | 10.1% | +145 | +1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 599 | 13.3% | 18.7% | 667 | 15.9% | 22.0% | -68 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 381 | 8.5% | 12.8% | 562 | 13.4% | 17.1% | -181 | -4.9pp |
| Lutheran | 240 | 5.3% | 1.1% | 207 | 4.9% | 1.3% | +33 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 94 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 134 | 3.2% | 5.6% | -40 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 79 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 102 | 2.4% | 3.2% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 75 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 115 | 2.7% | 3.0% | -40 | -1.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 53 | 1.2% | 0.5% | 39 | 0.9% | 0.6% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 50 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 39 | 0.9% | 1.6% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +311 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.