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 Springfield (Tas.) (part), accounting for 44.7% (98 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people, while its share fell by 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Springfield (Tas.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Springfield (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 Springfield (Tas.) (part), with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
98
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
98
44.7%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
52
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
52
23.7%
+6.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-
16
7.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
15
6.8%
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
10
4.6%
-5.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+35
+6.4pp
Not stated
0
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
0
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Springfield (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 | 98 | 44.7% | 46.8% | 46 | 46.9% | 34.4% | +52 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 23.7% | 19.7% | 17 | 17.3% | 27.1% | +35 | +6.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 7.3% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 15 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 15 | 15.3% | 9.6% | 0 | -8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 10 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.