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 Christmas Hills (Tas.), accounting for 37.8% (48 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 8.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Christmas Hills (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Christmas Hills (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Christmas Hills (Tas.), with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Christmas Hills (Tas.)
Circular Head (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

48

% of total

37.8%

Change from 2016

+8.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

28

% of total

22.0%

Change from 2016

+14.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

22

% of total

17.3%

Change from 2016

-2.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Data table

Religion for Christmas Hills (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Religion for Christmas Hills (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Religion for Christmas Hills (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4837.8%45.0%3229.6%32.8%+16+8.2pp
Not stated2822.0%10.5%87.4%10.3%+20+14.6pp
Christianity, nfd2217.3%5.2%2119.4%8.4%+1-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia1713.4%13.5%1816.7%18.5%-1-3.3pp
Total127100.0%100.0%108100.0%100.0%+190.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.