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 Emu Heights (Tas.), accounting for 61.8% (115 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Heights (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Heights (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Heights (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
61.8%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
115
61.8%
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
18
9.7%
-8.9pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
12
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
6.5%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
11
5.9%
-3.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-8.9pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-1
-0.8pp
Not stated
-6
-3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Heights (Tas.). 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 | 115 | 61.8% | 53.5% | 75 | 42.4% | 37.6% | +40 | +19.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 33 | 18.6% | 18.3% | -15 | -8.9pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 12 | 6.5% | 0.3% | 13 | 7.3% | 0.3% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 17 | 9.6% | 8.6% | -6 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.