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 Park Grove, accounting for 46.3% (1,201 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 447 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Park Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Park Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Grove, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,201
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
1,201
46.3%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
360
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
360
13.9%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
313
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
313
12.1%
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
122
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
122
4.7%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
101
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
101
3.9%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
73
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
73
2.8%
-1.0pp
Brethren
2021 count
63
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
63
2.4%
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
62
2.4%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
59
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
59
2.3%
+1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
52
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
52
2.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+447
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
-73
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-137
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
-56
-2.8pp
Not stated
-35
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-1.0pp
Brethren
+17
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+17
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+28
+1.0pp
Baptist
-10
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Park Grove. 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 | 1,201 | 46.3% | 53.5% | 754 | 31.7% | 37.6% | +447 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 360 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 433 | 18.2% | 15.4% | -73 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 313 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 450 | 18.9% | 18.3% | -137 | -6.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 122 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 178 | 7.5% | 5.9% | -56 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 101 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 136 | 5.7% | 8.6% | -35 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 73 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 91 | 3.8% | 3.4% | -18 | -1.0pp |
| Brethren | 63 | 2.4% | 0.8% | 46 | 1.9% | 1.1% | +17 | +0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 62 | 2.4% | 1.2% | 45 | 1.9% | 1.1% | +17 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 59 | 2.3% | 0.9% | 31 | 1.3% | 0.3% | +28 | +1.0pp |
| Baptist | 52 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 62 | 2.6% | 2.5% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,377 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +217 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.