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 Stanley (Tas.), accounting for 47.2% (276 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 93 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stanley (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stanley (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 Stanley (Tas.), with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
276
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
276
47.2%
+13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
108
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
108
18.5%
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
89
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
89
15.2%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
47
8.0%
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
26
4.4%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
13
2.2%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
10
1.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+93
+13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
-7
-2.3pp
Not stated
-13
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
-17
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Stanley (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 | 276 | 47.2% | 45.0% | 183 | 33.3% | 32.8% | +93 | +13.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 108 | 18.5% | 13.5% | 112 | 20.4% | 18.5% | -4 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 89 | 15.2% | 11.4% | 96 | 17.5% | 15.6% | -7 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 8.0% | 10.5% | 60 | 10.9% | 10.3% | -13 | -2.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 4.4% | 1.5% | 43 | 7.8% | 2.2% | -17 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 24 | 4.4% | 8.4% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 7 | 1.3% | 3.8% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 549 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.