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 Richmond (Tas.), accounting for 43% (677 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 126 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Richmond (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Richmond (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (Tas.), with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
677
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
677
43.0%
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
340
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
340
21.6%
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
294
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
294
18.7%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
108
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
108
6.9%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
34
2.2%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
26
1.7%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
21
1.3%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+126
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
+12
-0.8pp
Not stated
+3
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Richmond (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 677 | 43.0% | 48.9% | 551 | 38.0% | 37.8% | +126 | +5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 340 | 21.6% | 16.0% | 387 | 26.7% | 22.3% | -47 | -5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 294 | 18.7% | 15.6% | 282 | 19.5% | 18.5% | +12 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 108 | 6.9% | 6.1% | 105 | 7.2% | 8.3% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 27 | 1.9% | 3.0% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 17 | 1.2% | 1.8% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 22 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 13 | 0.9% | 1.0% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,573 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +124 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.