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 Hobart (C), accounting for 54.7% (30,073 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,693 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hobart (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hobart (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hobart (C), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30,073
% of total
54.7%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
30,073
54.7%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,519
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
6,519
11.8%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,663
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
5,663
10.3%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,102
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
3,102
5.6%
-3.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,796
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,796
3.3%
+1.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,173
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,173
2.1%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
993
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
993
1.8%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
942
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
942
1.7%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
834
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
834
1.5%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
614
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
614
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,693
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-665
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,262
-3.4pp
Not stated
-1,608
-3.7pp
Hinduism
+1,107
+1.9pp
Buddhism
+293
+0.4pp
Islam
+305
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+198
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-238
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-98
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hobart (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 | 30,073 | 54.7% | 49.9% | 23,380 | 46.4% | 39.9% | +6,693 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,519 | 11.8% | 14.1% | 7,184 | 14.2% | 17.0% | -665 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,663 | 10.3% | 14.1% | 6,925 | 13.7% | 19.8% | -1,262 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 3,102 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 4,710 | 9.3% | 8.8% | -1,608 | -3.7pp |
| Hinduism | 1,796 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 689 | 1.4% | 0.7% | +1,107 | +1.9pp |
| Buddhism | 1,173 | 2.1% | 1.3% | 880 | 1.7% | 0.9% | +293 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 993 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 688 | 1.4% | 0.7% | +305 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 942 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 744 | 1.5% | 1.9% | +198 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 834 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1,072 | 2.1% | 2.5% | -238 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 614 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 712 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -98 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 55,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50,416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,600 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.