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 Highlands (M) (Tas.), accounting for 40.2% (1,003 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 317 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Central Highlands (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 Highlands (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,003
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
1,003
40.2%
+8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
590
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
590
23.6%
-8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
396
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
396
15.9%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
263
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
263
10.5%
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
74
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
74
3.0%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
47
1.9%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
23
0.9%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
13
0.5%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
0.5%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.5%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+317
+8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-86
-8.0pp
Western Catholic
+5
-2.4pp
Not stated
+71
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
+3
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
+4
0.0pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
+0.2pp
Baptist
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Central Highlands (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 | 1,003 | 40.2% | 49.3% | 686 | 32.1% | 36.1% | +317 | +8.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 590 | 23.6% | 14.7% | 676 | 31.6% | 20.8% | -86 | -8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 396 | 15.9% | 11.7% | 391 | 18.3% | 14.5% | +5 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 263 | 10.5% | 7.3% | 192 | 9.0% | 9.5% | +71 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 74 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 71 | 3.3% | 4.8% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 24 | 1.1% | 3.0% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 19 | 0.9% | 2.1% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 12 | 0.5% | 1.0% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 2,495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +355 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.