Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Ridgley, accounting for 61.4% (51 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 5 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Ridgley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Ridgley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Ridgley, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for East Ridgley. 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 | 51 | 61.4% | 53.5% | 47 | 46.5% | 37.6% | +4 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 24.1% | 11.4% | 23 | 22.8% | 15.4% | -3 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.