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 Burnie, accounting for 54.6% (377 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 160 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burnie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burnie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnie, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
377
% of total
54.6%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
377
54.6%
+18.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
79
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-9.2pp
79
11.4%
-9.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
55
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
55
8.0%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
44
6.4%
-2.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
30
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
30
4.3%
+3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
21
3.0%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
16
2.3%
-3.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
1.7%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
10
1.4%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+160
+18.9pp
Western Catholic
-46
-9.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-4.2pp
Not stated
-8
-2.2pp
Hinduism
+22
+3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-18
-3.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Burnie. 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 | 377 | 54.6% | 53.5% | 217 | 35.7% | 37.6% | +160 | +18.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 79 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 125 | 20.6% | 15.4% | -46 | -9.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 55 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 74 | 12.2% | 18.3% | -19 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 52 | 8.6% | 8.6% | -8 | -2.2pp |
| Hinduism | 30 | 4.3% | 0.9% | 8 | 1.3% | 0.3% | +22 | +3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 21 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 34 | 5.6% | 5.9% | -18 | -3.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3 | 0.5% | 1.1% | +9 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 13 | 2.1% | 1.1% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.