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 Upper Burnie, accounting for 49.7% (936 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 295 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Burnie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Burnie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Burnie, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
936
% of total
49.7%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
936
49.7%
+14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
229
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-8.9pp
229
12.2%
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
197
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
197
10.5%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
169
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
169
9.0%
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
76
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
76
4.0%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
68
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
68
3.6%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
50
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
50
2.7%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
24
1.3%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
20
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
20
1.1%
+0.7pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+295
+14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-156
-8.9pp
Western Catholic
-69
-4.1pp
Not stated
+35
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-29
-1.7pp
Baptist
-23
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+12
+0.7pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Burnie. 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 | 936 | 49.7% | 53.5% | 641 | 35.1% | 37.6% | +295 | +14.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 229 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 385 | 21.1% | 18.3% | -156 | -8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 197 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 266 | 14.6% | 15.4% | -69 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 169 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 134 | 7.3% | 8.6% | +35 | +1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 76 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 61 | 3.3% | 3.4% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 68 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 97 | 5.3% | 5.9% | -29 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 50 | 2.7% | 1.7% | 73 | 4.0% | 2.5% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 24 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 27 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 20 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.7pp |
| Christian Community Churches of Australia | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 15 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,884 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,825 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +59 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.