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 Derby (Tas.), accounting for 45.4% (49 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 34 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Derby (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Derby (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Derby (Tas.), with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
49
45.4%
+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-14.5pp
19
17.6%
-14.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
12
11.1%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-12
+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-14.5pp
Not stated
-13
-4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Derby (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 49 | 45.4% | 46.8% | 61 | 37.0% | 34.4% | -12 | +8.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 17.6% | 19.7% | 53 | 32.1% | 27.1% | -34 | -14.5pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 25 | 15.2% | 9.6% | -13 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.