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 Acton (Tas.), accounting for 64.5% (892 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 282 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Acton (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Acton (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acton (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
892
% of total
64.5%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
892
64.5%
+19.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
136
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
136
9.8%
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
113
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
113
8.2%
-8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
76
5.5%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
36
2.6%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
20
1.4%
-0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
19
1.4%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
1.2%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
1.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+282
+19.6pp
Western Catholic
-78
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-115
-8.6pp
Not stated
-18
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+10
+0.7pp
Baptist
-8
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Acton (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 892 | 64.5% | 53.5% | 610 | 44.9% | 37.6% | +282 | +19.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 136 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 214 | 15.7% | 15.4% | -78 | -5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 113 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 228 | 16.8% | 18.3% | -115 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 94 | 6.9% | 8.6% | -18 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 56 | 4.1% | 5.9% | -20 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 23 | 1.7% | 3.4% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 19 | 1.4% | 0.3% | 9 | 0.7% | 0.2% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 24 | 1.8% | 2.5% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 13 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.