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.

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 Hampshire (part), accounting for 72.5% (29 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 43.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Hampshire (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Hampshire (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.

2021 Snapshot Change 2016-2021

Religion - Ranked by size change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016

2021

No Religion, so described

+13

+43.4pp

Data table

Religion for Hampshire (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).

Religion for Hampshire (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Category	2021			2016			Change
Category	Count	%	Burnie (C)%	Count	%	Burnie (C)%	Count	pp
No Religion, so described	29	72.5%	53.5%	16	29.1%	37.6%	+13	+43.4pp
Total	40	100.0%	100.0%	55	100.0%	100.0%	-15	0.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

Religion - Ranked by size change