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 West Ridgley, accounting for 38.6% (51 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 51 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Ridgley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Ridgley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Ridgley, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
51
38.6%
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
24
18.2%
-15.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
19
14.4%
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
13
9.8%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-25
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-51
-15.9pp
Not stated
-3
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
-18
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for West 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 | 51 | 38.6% | 53.5% | 76 | 34.5% | 37.6% | -25 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 18.2% | 11.2% | 75 | 34.1% | 18.3% | -51 | -15.9pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 14.4% | 6.7% | 22 | 10.0% | 8.6% | -3 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 31 | 14.1% | 15.4% | -18 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -88 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.