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 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.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenorchy (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21,765
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
21,765
43.2%
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,017
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
8,017
15.9%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,845
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
6,845
13.6%
-7.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
3,125
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
3,125
6.2%
+4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,936
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,936
5.8%
-3.6pp
Islam
2021 count
1,246
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,246
2.5%
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
829
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
829
1.6%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
822
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
822
1.6%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
800
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
800
1.6%
-0.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
748
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
748
1.5%
+1.1pp
Chart view
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.