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 Montello, accounting for 55.8% (686 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 244 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Montello - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Montello in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Montello, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
686
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
686
55.8%
+18.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
147
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
147
12.0%
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
125
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
125
10.2%
-10.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
84
6.8%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
40
3.3%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
29
2.4%
-3.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
25
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
2.0%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
22
1.8%
+0.5pp
Brethren
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
1.1%
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
13
1.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+244
+18.9pp
Western Catholic
-58
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-124
-10.6pp
Not stated
-21
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-36
-3.0pp
Baptist
+12
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+7
+0.5pp
Brethren
-3
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Montello. 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 | 686 | 55.8% | 53.5% | 442 | 36.9% | 37.6% | +244 | +18.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 147 | 12.0% | 11.4% | 205 | 17.1% | 15.4% | -58 | -5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 125 | 10.2% | 11.2% | 249 | 20.8% | 18.3% | -124 | -10.6pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 105 | 8.8% | 8.6% | -21 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 40 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 33 | 2.8% | 3.4% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 65 | 5.4% | 5.9% | -36 | -3.0pp |
| Baptist | 25 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 13 | 1.1% | 2.5% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 22 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 15 | 1.3% | 1.1% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Brethren | 14 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 17 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +10 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 1,229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.