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 Torres (S), accounting for 26.2% (896 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 227 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Torres (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Torres (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Torres (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
896
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
896
26.2%
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
749
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
749
21.9%
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
517
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
517
15.1%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
289
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
289
8.5%
-9.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
170
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
170
5.0%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
114
3.3%
-0.2pp
Anglican Catholic Church
2021 count
108
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
108
3.2%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
91
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
91
2.7%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
91
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
91
2.7%
+0.6pp
United Pentecostal
2021 count
72
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
72
2.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-59
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+227
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
-38
-0.3pp
Not stated
-346
-9.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
0
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.2pp
Anglican Catholic Church
+33
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-30
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+17
+0.6pp
United Pentecostal
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Torres (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 | 896 | 26.2% | 12.8% | 955 | 26.5% | 17.1% | -59 | -0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 749 | 21.9% | 40.1% | 522 | 14.5% | 27.9% | +227 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 517 | 15.1% | 18.7% | 555 | 15.4% | 22.0% | -38 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 289 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 635 | 17.6% | 10.1% | -346 | -9.1pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 170 | 5.0% | 0.1% | 170 | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 125 | 3.5% | 3.0% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Catholic Church | 108 | 3.2% | 0.0% | 75 | 2.1% | 0.0% | +33 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 91 | 2.7% | 4.0% | 121 | 3.4% | 5.6% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 91 | 2.7% | 1.1% | 74 | 2.1% | 1.2% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| United Pentecostal | 72 | 2.1% | 0.0% | 75 | 2.1% | 0.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -192 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.