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 Kin Kin, accounting for 55.8% (467 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 165 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kin Kin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kin Kin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kin Kin, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
467
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
467
55.8%
+16.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
111
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
111
13.3%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
83
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
83
9.9%
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
72
8.6%
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
20
2.4%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
17
2.0%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
1.3%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
1.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+165
+16.1pp
Not stated
-15
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
-23
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.6pp
Baptist
+3
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Kin Kin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 467 | 55.8% | 48.2% | 302 | 39.7% | 36.9% | +165 | +16.1pp |
| Not stated | 111 | 13.3% | 8.0% | 126 | 16.6% | 9.3% | -15 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 83 | 9.9% | 13.6% | 115 | 15.1% | 17.5% | -32 | -5.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 8.6% | 15.1% | 95 | 12.5% | 17.5% | -23 | -3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 28 | 3.7% | 4.4% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 20 | 2.6% | 2.4% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 8 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 8 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 837 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.