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 Central Coast (M) (Tas.), accounting for 50.3% (11,432 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,731 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Central Coast (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Central Coast (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Coast (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,432
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
11,432
50.3%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,925
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
2,925
12.9%
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,588
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
2,588
11.4%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,565
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,565
6.9%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,109
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,109
4.9%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
711
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
711
3.1%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
504
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
504
2.2%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
374
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
374
1.6%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
359
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
359
1.6%
-0.4pp
Reformed
2021 count
129
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
129
0.6%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,731
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,004
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
-434
-2.7pp
Not stated
-313
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-473
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.3pp
Baptist
-119
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-16
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-75
-0.4pp
Reformed
+11
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Central Coast (M) (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11,432 | 50.3% | 49.3% | 7,701 | 36.0% | 36.1% | +3,731 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,925 | 12.9% | 14.7% | 3,929 | 18.4% | 20.8% | -1,004 | -5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,588 | 11.4% | 11.7% | 3,022 | 14.1% | 14.5% | -434 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,565 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 1,878 | 8.8% | 9.5% | -313 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,109 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1,582 | 7.4% | 4.8% | -473 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 711 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 732 | 3.4% | 3.0% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 504 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 623 | 2.9% | 2.0% | -119 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 374 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 390 | 1.8% | 1.1% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 359 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 434 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -75 | -0.4pp |
| Reformed | 129 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 118 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 22,750 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,366 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,384 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.