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 East Cam, accounting for 50.3% (75 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Cam - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Cam in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Cam, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
75
50.3%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
28
18.8%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
20
13.4%
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
10
6.7%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-10
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for East Cam. 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 | 75 | 50.3% | 53.5% | 69 | 42.1% | 37.6% | +6 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 18.8% | 11.4% | 38 | 23.2% | 15.4% | -10 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 13.4% | 3.0% | 13 | 7.9% | 3.4% | +7 | +5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 18 | 11.0% | 18.3% | -8 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.