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 Clarence (C), accounting for 48.9% (30,099 people). This share was lower than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9,397 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarence (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarence (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30,099
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
30,099
48.9%
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
9,818
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
9,818
16.0%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
9,610
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
9,610
15.6%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,729
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
3,729
6.1%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,299
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,299
2.1%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,084
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,084
1.8%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,047
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,047
1.7%
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
592
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
592
1.0%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
570
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
570
0.9%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
494
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
494
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9,397
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,389
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-539
-2.9pp
Not stated
-846
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-322
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+103
0.0pp
Hinduism
+909
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
-157
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+235
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-49
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Clarence (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 30,099 | 48.9% | 49.9% | 20,702 | 37.8% | 39.9% | +9,397 | +11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 9,818 | 16.0% | 14.1% | 12,207 | 22.3% | 19.8% | -2,389 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 9,610 | 15.6% | 14.1% | 10,149 | 18.5% | 17.0% | -539 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 3,729 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 4,575 | 8.3% | 8.8% | -846 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,299 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1,621 | 3.0% | 2.5% | -322 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,084 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 981 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +103 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 1,047 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 138 | 0.3% | 0.7% | +909 | +1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 592 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 749 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -157 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 570 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 335 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +235 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 494 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 543 | 1.0% | 0.8% | -49 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 61,528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,728 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.