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 Natone, accounting for 59.2% (168 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 64 people and 20.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Natone - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Natone in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Natone, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
168
% of total
59.2%
Change from 2016
+20.5pp
168
59.2%
+20.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
30
10.6%
-11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
29
10.2%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
18
6.3%
-7.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
16
5.6%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+64
+20.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-11.7pp
Western Catholic
-5
-2.4pp
Not stated
-20
-7.8pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Natone. 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 | 168 | 59.2% | 53.5% | 104 | 38.7% | 37.6% | +64 | +20.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 60 | 22.3% | 18.3% | -30 | -11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 34 | 12.6% | 15.4% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 38 | 14.1% | 8.6% | -20 | -7.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 18 | 6.7% | 5.9% | -2 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.