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 Barrington (Tas.), accounting for 54.1% (112 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barrington (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barrington (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barrington (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
112
% of total
54.1%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
112
54.1%
+6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
28
13.5%
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
21
10.1%
-11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
14
6.8%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+6.0pp
Not stated
+23
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-11.0pp
Western Catholic
+3
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Barrington (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 | 112 | 54.1% | 51.9% | 89 | 48.1% | 37.7% | +23 | +6.0pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 5 | 2.7% | 10.8% | +23 | +10.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 39 | 21.1% | 17.0% | -18 | -11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 11 | 5.9% | 11.5% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.