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 Devonport (C), accounting for 51.1% (13,358 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,354 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Devonport (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Devonport (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Devonport (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13,358
% of total
51.1%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
13,358
51.1%
+14.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,238
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
3,238
12.4%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,021
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3,021
11.6%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,633
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,633
6.3%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
921
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
921
3.5%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
813
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
813
3.1%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
547
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
547
2.1%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
350
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
350
1.3%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
285
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
285
1.1%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
269
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
269
1.0%
-0.5pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,354
+14.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,323
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
-643
-3.2pp
Not stated
-606
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-437
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+77
+0.1pp
Baptist
-172
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-123
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+219
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-114
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Devonport (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 13,358 | 51.1% | 49.3% | 9,004 | 36.4% | 36.1% | +4,354 | +14.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,238 | 12.4% | 14.7% | 4,561 | 18.5% | 20.8% | -1,323 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,021 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 3,664 | 14.8% | 14.5% | -643 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,633 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 2,239 | 9.1% | 9.5% | -606 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 921 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1,358 | 5.5% | 4.8% | -437 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 813 | 3.1% | 2.9% | 736 | 3.0% | 3.0% | +77 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 547 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 719 | 2.9% | 2.0% | -172 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 350 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 473 | 1.9% | 2.1% | -123 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 285 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 66 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +219 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 269 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 383 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -114 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 26,125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,414 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.