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 Kairi, accounting for 33.3% (159 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 11 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kairi - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Kairi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kairi, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Kairi
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

159

% of total

33.3%

Change from 2016

+11.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

153

% of total

32.1%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

59

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

40

% of total

8.4%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

23

% of total

4.8%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

15

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Data table

Religion for Kairi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Kairi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Kairi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described15933.3%39.6%9722.3%29.5%+62+11.0pp
Western Catholic15332.1%17.8%15535.6%21.9%-2-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia5912.4%11.7%6615.2%15.5%-7-2.8pp
Uniting Church408.4%4.4%399.0%6.0%+1-0.6pp
Not stated234.8%11.8%368.3%11.2%-13-3.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses153.1%1.1%92.1%1.1%+6+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd112.3%3.2%122.8%3.0%-1-0.5pp
Total477100.0%100.0%435100.0%100.0%+420.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.