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 Hillcrest (Tas.), accounting for 58.5% (637 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 176 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillcrest (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillcrest (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillcrest (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
637
% of total
58.5%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
637
58.5%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
119
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
119
10.9%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
92
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
92
8.5%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
73
6.7%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
28
2.6%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
24
2.2%
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
1.4%
+1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
14
1.3%
-3.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+176
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-17
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-5.0pp
Not stated
-28
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+1.1pp
Baptist
-31
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Hillcrest (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 | 637 | 58.5% | 53.5% | 461 | 44.3% | 37.6% | +176 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 119 | 10.9% | 11.4% | 136 | 13.1% | 15.4% | -17 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 92 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 141 | 13.5% | 18.3% | -49 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 101 | 9.7% | 8.6% | -28 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 34 | 3.3% | 3.4% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 35 | 3.4% | 5.9% | -11 | -1.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3 | 0.3% | 1.1% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 45 | 4.3% | 2.5% | -31 | -3.0pp |
| Sikhism | 12 | 1.1% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 1,088 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,041 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.