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 Smithton, accounting for 42.5% (1,664 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 482 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Smithton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Smithton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Smithton, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,664
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
1,664
42.5%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
566
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
566
14.5%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
449
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
449
11.5%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
392
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
392
10.0%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
196
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
196
5.0%
-3.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
126
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
126
3.2%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
118
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
118
3.0%
-1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
75
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
75
1.9%
-
Brethren
2021 count
64
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
64
1.6%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
62
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
62
1.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+482
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-192
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-172
-4.5pp
Not stated
+39
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-144
-3.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-59
-1.6pp
Brethren
-33
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.1pp
Baptist
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Smithton. 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 | 1,664 | 42.5% | 45.0% | 1,182 | 30.5% | 32.8% | +482 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 566 | 14.5% | 13.5% | 758 | 19.5% | 18.5% | -192 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 449 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 621 | 16.0% | 15.6% | -172 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 392 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 353 | 9.1% | 10.3% | +39 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 196 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 340 | 8.8% | 8.4% | -144 | -3.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 126 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 116 | 3.0% | 2.0% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 118 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 177 | 4.6% | 3.8% | -59 | -1.6pp |
| Islam | 75 | 1.9% | 1.7% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Brethren | 64 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 97 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 62 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 67 | 1.7% | 2.2% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,913 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,881 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.