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 Pormpuraaw (S), accounting for 69.4% (421 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 135 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pormpuraaw (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pormpuraaw (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pormpuraaw (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
421
% of total
69.4%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
421
69.4%
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
76
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
76
12.5%
+0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
72
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
72
11.9%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
18
3.0%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
-13
+0.6pp
Not stated
+37
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-24
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Pormpuraaw (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 | 421 | 69.4% | 12.8% | 556 | 74.5% | 17.1% | -135 | -5.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 76 | 12.5% | 40.1% | 89 | 11.9% | 27.9% | -13 | +0.6pp |
| Not stated | 72 | 11.9% | 8.8% | 35 | 4.7% | 10.1% | +37 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 3.0% | 18.7% | 42 | 5.6% | 22.0% | -24 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -139 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.