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 Brighton (Tas.) (part), accounting for 52.1% (2,591 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (51.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,029 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brighton (Tas.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brighton (Tas.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brighton (Tas.) (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,591
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
2,591
52.1%
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,065
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
1,065
21.4%
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
801
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
801
16.1%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
231
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
231
4.6%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
71
1.4%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
45
0.9%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
20
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
0.4%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
20
0.4%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.3%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,029
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-87
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
+13
-3.3pp
Not stated
-92
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.2pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Lutheran
+6
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Brighton (Tas.) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,591 | 52.1% | 51.5% | 1,562 | 38.4% | 39.7% | +1,029 | +13.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,065 | 21.4% | 17.8% | 1,152 | 28.3% | 24.4% | -87 | -6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 801 | 16.1% | 15.3% | 788 | 19.4% | 18.6% | +13 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 231 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 323 | 7.9% | 9.3% | -92 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 86 | 2.1% | 2.0% | -15 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 45 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 20 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 20 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 25 | 0.6% | 0.9% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,069 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +907 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.