Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Glenorchy (C), accounting for 43.2% (21,765 people). This share was lower than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,528 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenorchy (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenorchy (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenorchy (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Not stated
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Sikhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,528
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-1,043
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,711
-7.1pp
Hinduism
+2,458
+4.8pp
Not stated
-1,431
-3.6pp
Islam
+656
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+86
0.0pp
Buddhism
+441
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-328
-0.8pp
Sikhism
+582
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Glenorchy (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 21,765 | 43.2% | 49.9% | 16,237 | 35.1% | 39.9% | +5,528 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,017 | 15.9% | 14.1% | 9,060 | 19.6% | 17.0% | -1,043 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,845 | 13.6% | 14.1% | 9,556 | 20.7% | 19.8% | -2,711 | -7.1pp |
| Hinduism | 3,125 | 6.2% | 2.6% | 667 | 1.4% | 0.7% | +2,458 | +4.8pp |
| Not stated | 2,936 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 4,367 | 9.4% | 8.8% | -1,431 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 1,246 | 2.5% | 1.3% | 590 | 1.3% | 0.7% | +656 | +1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 829 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 743 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +86 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 822 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 381 | 0.8% | 0.9% | +441 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 800 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1,128 | 2.4% | 2.5% | -328 | -0.8pp |
| Sikhism | 748 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 166 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +582 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 50,380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46,245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.