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 Stowport, accounting for 60% (60 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 26.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Stowport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Stowport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Stowport, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
60.0%
Change from 2016
+26.1pp
60
60.0%
+26.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
11
11.0%
-12.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
10
10.0%
-5.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+26.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-12.5pp
Not stated
-8
-5.7pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Stowport. 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 | 60 | 60.0% | 53.5% | 39 | 33.9% | 37.6% | +21 | +26.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 27 | 23.5% | 18.3% | -16 | -12.5pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 10.0% | 6.7% | 18 | 15.7% | 8.6% | -8 | -5.7pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.