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 Circular Head (M), accounting for 45% (3,650 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,058 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Circular Head (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Circular Head (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Circular Head (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,650
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
3,650
45.0%
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,097
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,097
13.5%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
928
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
928
11.4%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
854
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
854
10.5%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
419
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
419
5.2%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
217
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
217
2.7%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
173
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
173
2.1%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
142
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
142
1.7%
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
119
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
119
1.5%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
109
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
109
1.3%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,058
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-367
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-308
-4.2pp
Not stated
+36
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-244
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-87
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+17
+0.1pp
Islam
+136
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
-52
-0.7pp
Baptist
-38
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Circular Head (M). 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 | 3,650 | 45.0% | 49.3% | 2,592 | 32.8% | 36.1% | +1,058 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,097 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1,464 | 18.5% | 20.8% | -367 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 928 | 11.4% | 11.7% | 1,236 | 15.6% | 14.5% | -308 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 854 | 10.5% | 7.3% | 818 | 10.3% | 9.5% | +36 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 419 | 5.2% | 2.9% | 663 | 8.4% | 3.0% | -244 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 217 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 304 | 3.8% | 4.8% | -87 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 173 | 2.1% | 0.9% | 156 | 2.0% | 1.1% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 142 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% | +136 | +1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 119 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 171 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -52 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 109 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 147 | 1.9% | 2.0% | -38 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 8,118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +211 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.