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 Trunding, accounting for 50.1% (459 people). This share was higher than Weipa (T) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 392 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Trunding - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Trunding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weipa (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Trunding, with comparison markers for Weipa (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
459
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
459
50.1%
+18.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
141
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
141
15.4%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
119
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
119
13.0%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
104
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
104
11.3%
-6.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
35
3.8%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
19
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
19
2.1%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
18
2.0%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+392
+18.0pp
Western Catholic
+98
-5.2pp
Not stated
+100
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+66
-6.9pp
Uniting Church
+25
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+14
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+12
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Trunding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weipa (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | % | Weipa (T)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 459 | 50.1% | 46.7% | 67 | 32.1% | 29.2% | +392 | +18.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 141 | 15.4% | 16.2% | 43 | 20.6% | 24.3% | +98 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 119 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 19 | 9.1% | 11.5% | +100 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 104 | 11.3% | 11.0% | 38 | 18.2% | 15.6% | +66 | -6.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 3.8% | 3.5% | 10 | 4.8% | 5.7% | +25 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 19 | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5 | 2.4% | 1.2% | +14 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 2.0% | 1.2% | 6 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +12 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +708 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.