Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Wivenhoe, accounting for 47% (109 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wivenhoe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wivenhoe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wivenhoe, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+6.7pp
Not stated
+15
+5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wivenhoe. 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 | 109 | 47.0% | 53.5% | 89 | 40.3% | 37.6% | +20 | +6.7pp |
| Not stated | 54 | 23.3% | 6.7% | 39 | 17.6% | 8.6% | +15 | +5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 32 | 14.5% | 18.3% | -3 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 7.3% | 11.4% | 21 | 9.5% | 15.4% | -4 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.