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 Gladstone (Tas.) (part), accounting for 50.4% (64 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 35 people and 22.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gladstone (Tas.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gladstone (Tas.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gladstone (Tas.) (part), with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+22.1pp
64
50.4%
+22.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
17
13.4%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-22.7pp
15
11.8%
-22.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
14
11.0%
-4.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+22.1pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-35
-22.7pp
Not stated
-8
-4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gladstone (Tas.) (part). 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 | 64 | 50.4% | 46.8% | 41 | 28.3% | 34.4% | +23 | +22.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 13.4% | 7.6% | 17 | 11.7% | 10.3% | 0 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 11.8% | 19.7% | 50 | 34.5% | 27.1% | -35 | -22.7pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 11.0% | 9.5% | 22 | 15.2% | 9.6% | -8 | -4.2pp |
| Total | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.