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 Acacia Hills (Tas.), accounting for 58.5% (416 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 197 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Acacia Hills (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Acacia Hills (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acacia Hills (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
416
% of total
58.5%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
416
58.5%
+22.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
87
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
87
12.2%
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
65
9.1%
-3.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
32
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
32
4.5%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
32
4.5%
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
27
3.8%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
14
2.0%
-3.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+197
+22.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
-10
-3.2pp
Baptist
-7
-1.9pp
Not stated
-33
-6.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-20
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Acacia Hills (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 416 | 58.5% | 51.9% | 219 | 36.0% | 37.7% | +197 | +22.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 87 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 112 | 18.4% | 17.0% | -25 | -6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 75 | 12.3% | 11.5% | -10 | -3.2pp |
| Baptist | 32 | 4.5% | 2.9% | 39 | 6.4% | 4.5% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 4.5% | 10.0% | 65 | 10.7% | 10.8% | -33 | -6.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 23 | 3.8% | 3.4% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 34 | 5.6% | 4.8% | -20 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 608 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.