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 Irishtown (Tas.), accounting for 43.2% (131 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Irishtown (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Irishtown (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 Irishtown (Tas.), with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
131
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
131
43.2%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
61
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
61
20.1%
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
53
17.5%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
22
7.3%
+3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
17
5.6%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
-14
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-5.8pp
Not stated
+11
+3.5pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Irishtown (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 131 | 43.2% | 45.0% | 91 | 31.2% | 32.8% | +40 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 61 | 20.1% | 11.4% | 75 | 25.7% | 15.6% | -14 | -5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 17.5% | 13.5% | 68 | 23.3% | 18.5% | -15 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 11 | 3.8% | 10.3% | +11 | +3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 5.6% | 2.7% | 15 | 5.1% | 3.8% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.