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 Brooklyn (Tas.), accounting for 60.7% (321 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 112 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brooklyn (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brooklyn (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brooklyn (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
321
% of total
60.7%
Change from 2016
+22.4pp
321
60.7%
+22.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
62
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
62
11.7%
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
50
9.5%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
30
5.7%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
20
3.8%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
2.3%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+112
+22.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
-39
-6.8pp
Not stated
-30
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.9pp
Baptist
-5
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Brooklyn (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 | 321 | 60.7% | 53.5% | 209 | 38.3% | 37.6% | +112 | +22.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 62 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 93 | 17.0% | 18.3% | -31 | -5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 89 | 16.3% | 15.4% | -39 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 60 | 11.0% | 8.6% | -30 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 31 | 5.7% | 5.9% | -11 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 17 | 3.1% | 2.5% | -5 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.