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 Natone, accounting for 67.3% (70 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 15.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Upper Natone - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Upper Natone
Burnie (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

70

% of total

67.3%

Change from 2016

+15.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

11.5%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Upper Natone. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
Religion for Upper Natone. 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 described7067.3%53.5%5451.4%37.6%+16+15.9pp
Not stated1211.5%6.7%1615.2%8.6%-4-3.7pp
Western Catholic109.6%11.4%1110.5%15.4%-1-0.9pp
Total104100.0%100.0%105100.0%100.0%-10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.