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 (C), accounting for 53.5% (10,641 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,544 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burnie (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burnie (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnie (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,641
% of total
53.5%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
10,641
53.5%
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,273
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
2,273
11.4%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,232
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
2,232
11.2%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,337
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,337
6.7%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
731
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
731
3.7%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
599
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
599
3.0%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
348
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
348
1.7%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
241
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
241
1.2%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
189
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
189
0.9%
+0.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
165
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
165
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,544
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
-626
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,214
-7.1pp
Not stated
-276
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-388
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-38
-0.4pp
Baptist
-126
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+29
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+127
+0.6pp
Brethren
-34
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Burnie (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,641 | 53.5% | 49.3% | 7,097 | 37.6% | 36.1% | +3,544 | +15.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,273 | 11.4% | 11.7% | 2,899 | 15.4% | 14.5% | -626 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,232 | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3,446 | 18.3% | 20.8% | -1,214 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,337 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 1,613 | 8.6% | 9.5% | -276 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 731 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1,119 | 5.9% | 4.8% | -388 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 599 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 637 | 3.4% | 3.0% | -38 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 348 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 474 | 2.5% | 2.0% | -126 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 241 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 212 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +29 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 189 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 62 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +127 | +0.6pp |
| Brethren | 165 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 199 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -34 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 19,903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,044 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.