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 Parklands (Tas.), accounting for 46.7% (402 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 80 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parklands (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parklands (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parklands (Tas.), with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
402
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
402
46.7%
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
139
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
139
16.1%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
107
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
107
12.4%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
40
4.6%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
39
4.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
27
3.1%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
3.0%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
16
1.9%
+1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
1.6%
-0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
12
1.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+80
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
-8
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-6.1pp
Not stated
-20
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Baptist
+1
0.0pp
Hinduism
+13
+1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-6
-0.8pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Parklands (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 | 402 | 46.7% | 53.5% | 322 | 38.2% | 37.6% | +80 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 139 | 16.1% | 11.4% | 147 | 17.5% | 15.4% | -8 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 107 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 156 | 18.5% | 18.3% | -49 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 60 | 7.1% | 8.6% | -20 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 50 | 5.9% | 5.9% | -11 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 27 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 3.0% | 1.7% | 25 | 3.0% | 2.5% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 16 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +13 | +1.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 20 | 2.4% | 1.1% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 9 | 1.1% | 0.8% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 842 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.