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 Highclere, accounting for 67.2% (80 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 33.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Highclere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Highclere in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Highclere, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+41
+33.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Highclere. 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 | 80 | 67.2% | 53.5% | 39 | 33.6% | 37.6% | +41 | +33.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 18 | 15.5% | 18.3% | -6 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.