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 Huon Valley (M), accounting for 54.2% (9,899 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,054 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Huon Valley (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Huon Valley (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Huon Valley (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,899
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
9,899
54.2%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,407
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
2,407
13.2%
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,224
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
2,224
12.2%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,538
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,538
8.4%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
454
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
454
2.5%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
341
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
341
1.9%
-1.0pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
197
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
197
1.1%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
165
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
165
0.9%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
114
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
114
0.6%
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
86
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
86
0.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,054
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-461
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
-229
-3.0pp
Not stated
-94
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-136
-1.0pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-32
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-31
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-13
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-19
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Huon Valley (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 | 9,899 | 54.2% | 49.3% | 6,845 | 42.3% | 36.1% | +3,054 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,407 | 13.2% | 14.7% | 2,868 | 17.7% | 20.8% | -461 | -4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,224 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 2,453 | 15.2% | 14.5% | -229 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,538 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 1,632 | 10.1% | 9.5% | -94 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 454 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 434 | 2.7% | 3.0% | +20 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 341 | 1.9% | 3.3% | 477 | 2.9% | 4.8% | -136 | -1.0pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 197 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 229 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -32 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 165 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 196 | 1.2% | 2.1% | -31 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 114 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 127 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 86 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 105 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 18,261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,089 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.