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 Flinders (M) (Tas.), accounting for 55.3% (498 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 108 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Flinders (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Flinders (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
498
% of total
55.3%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
498
55.3%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
199
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
199
22.1%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
79
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
79
8.8%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
65
7.2%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
25
2.8%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+108
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
-23
-2.6pp
Not stated
-19
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Flinders (M) (Tas.). 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 | 498 | 55.3% | 49.3% | 390 | 43.7% | 36.1% | +108 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 199 | 22.1% | 14.7% | 228 | 25.6% | 20.8% | -29 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 79 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 102 | 11.4% | 14.5% | -23 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 65 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 84 | 9.4% | 9.5% | -19 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 32 | 3.6% | 4.8% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 900 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 892 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.