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 George Town (M), accounting for 50.7% (3,552 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,050 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
George Town (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for George Town (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for George Town (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,552
% of total
50.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
3,552
50.7%
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,208
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
1,208
17.2%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
901
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
901
12.9%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
546
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
546
7.8%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
181
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
181
2.6%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
132
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
132
1.9%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
97
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
97
1.4%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
66
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
66
0.9%
-0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
35
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
35
0.5%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
0.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,050
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-381
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-136
-2.4pp
Not stated
-212
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-71
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-0.2pp
Baptist
-25
-0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+11
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for George Town (M). 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 | 3,552 | 50.7% | 49.3% | 2,502 | 37.0% | 36.1% | +1,050 | +13.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,208 | 17.2% | 14.7% | 1,589 | 23.5% | 20.8% | -381 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 901 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 1,037 | 15.3% | 14.5% | -136 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 546 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 758 | 11.2% | 9.5% | -212 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 181 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 252 | 3.7% | 4.8% | -71 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 132 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 155 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -23 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 97 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 110 | 1.6% | 3.0% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 66 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 91 | 1.3% | 2.0% | -25 | -0.4pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 35 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 24 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 36 | 0.5% | 1.1% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,760 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +249 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.