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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kowanyama (S), accounting for 71.8% (775 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 59 people, while its share fell by 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kowanyama (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kowanyama (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kowanyama (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
775
% of total
71.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
775
71.8%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
140
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
140
13.0%
+9.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
114
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
114
10.6%
-2.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
21
1.9%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+59
-4.3pp
Not stated
+109
+9.7pp
No Religion, so described
-11
-2.7pp
Western Catholic
-21
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Kowanyama (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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 775 | 71.8% | 12.8% | 716 | 76.1% | 17.1% | +59 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 140 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 31 | 3.3% | 10.1% | +109 | +9.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 114 | 10.6% | 40.1% | 125 | 13.3% | 27.9% | -11 | -2.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 1.9% | 18.7% | 42 | 4.5% | 22.0% | -21 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 1,079 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 941 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +138 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.