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 Ridgley, accounting for 52.3% (338 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 297 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ridgley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ridgley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ridgley, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
338
% of total
52.3%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
338
52.3%
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
78
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
78
12.1%
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
70
10.8%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
49
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
49
7.6%
+4.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
41
6.3%
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
33
5.1%
-5.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
14
2.2%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+297
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+54
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
+57
-0.9pp
Not stated
+46
+4.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
+21
-5.7pp
Presbyterian
+11
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ridgley. 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 | 338 | 52.3% | 53.5% | 41 | 36.9% | 37.6% | +297 | +15.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 78 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 24 | 21.6% | 18.3% | +54 | -9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13 | 11.7% | 15.4% | +57 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 7.6% | 6.7% | 3 | 2.7% | 8.6% | +46 | +4.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 6.3% | 3.0% | 4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | +37 | +2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 5.1% | 3.7% | 12 | 10.8% | 5.9% | +21 | -5.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3 | 2.7% | 1.1% | +11 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +535 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.