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 Downlands, accounting for 51.8% (129 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Downlands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Downlands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Downlands, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
129
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
129
51.8%
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
30
12.0%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
19
7.6%
-9.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
13
5.2%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
12
4.8%
+3.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
11
4.4%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
4.0%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+35
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-20
-9.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
+0.8pp
Not stated
+8
+3.1pp
Baptist
+4
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Downlands. 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 | 129 | 51.8% | 53.5% | 94 | 41.0% | 37.6% | +35 | +10.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 39 | 17.0% | 18.3% | -9 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 39 | 17.0% | 15.4% | -20 | -9.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 13 | 5.2% | 1.2% | 10 | 4.4% | 1.1% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 4 | 1.7% | 8.6% | +8 | +3.1pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 4.4% | 1.7% | 7 | 3.1% | 2.5% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 8 | 3.5% | 5.9% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.