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 Dromedary (Tas.) (part), accounting for 46.8% (397 people). This share was lower than Brighton (M) (51.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 155 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dromedary (Tas.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dromedary (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 Dromedary (Tas.) (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
397
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
397
46.8%
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
169
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
169
19.9%
-8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
122
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
122
14.4%
-6.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
87
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
87
10.2%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
27
3.2%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+155
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-8.0pp
Western Catholic
-27
-6.3pp
Not stated
+24
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Dromedary (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 | 397 | 46.8% | 51.5% | 242 | 33.6% | 39.7% | +155 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 169 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 201 | 27.9% | 24.4% | -32 | -8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 122 | 14.4% | 15.3% | 149 | 20.7% | 18.6% | -27 | -6.3pp |
| Not stated | 87 | 10.2% | 7.0% | 63 | 8.8% | 9.3% | +24 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 3.2% | 1.3% | 11 | 1.5% | 0.9% | +16 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 849 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +129 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.