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 Tewkesbury, accounting for 50% (39 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 17.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tewkesbury - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tewkesbury in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tewkesbury, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).

Tewkesbury
Burnie (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

50.0%

Change from 2016

+17.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

20.5%

Change from 2016

+2.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

12.8%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Data table

Religion for Tewkesbury. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).

Religion for Tewkesbury. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Religion for Tewkesbury. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Burnie (C)%Count%Burnie (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3950.0%53.5%2632.9%37.6%+13+17.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia1620.5%11.2%1417.7%18.3%+2+2.8pp
Not stated1012.8%6.7%1519.0%8.6%-5-6.2pp
Total78100.0%100.0%79100.0%100.0%-10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.