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 (M), accounting for 51.5% (9,772 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,216 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brighton (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brighton (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brighton (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,772
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
9,772
51.5%
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,373
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
3,373
17.8%
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,896
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,896
15.3%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,326
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,326
7.0%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
276
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
276
1.5%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
246
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
246
1.3%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
117
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
117
0.6%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
113
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
113
0.6%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
93
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
93
0.5%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
74
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
74
0.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,216
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-658
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
-173
-3.3pp
Not stated
-205
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-60
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+105
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.3pp
Islam
+97
+0.5pp
Baptist
+12
0.0pp
Buddhism
+35
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Brighton (M). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 9,772 | 51.5% | 49.9% | 6,556 | 39.7% | 39.9% | +3,216 | +11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,373 | 17.8% | 14.1% | 4,031 | 24.4% | 19.8% | -658 | -6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,896 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 3,069 | 18.6% | 17.0% | -173 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,326 | 7.0% | 5.9% | 1,531 | 9.3% | 8.8% | -205 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 276 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 336 | 2.0% | 2.5% | -60 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 246 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 141 | 0.9% | 1.9% | +105 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 117 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 143 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -26 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 113 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 16 | 0.1% | 0.7% | +97 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 93 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 81 | 0.5% | 0.8% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 74 | 0.4% | 1.3% | 39 | 0.2% | 0.9% | +35 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 18,974 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,466 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.