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 Kentish (M), accounting for 51.9% (3,429 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,131 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kentish (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kentish (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kentish (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,429
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
3,429
51.9%
+14.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
756
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
756
11.4%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
659
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
659
10.0%
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
533
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
533
8.1%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
244
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
244
3.7%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
193
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
193
2.9%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
189
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
189
2.9%
-1.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
92
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
92
1.4%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
75
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
75
1.1%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
65
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
65
1.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,131
+14.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-279
-5.6pp
Not stated
+4
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-169
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-100
-1.9pp
Baptist
-83
-1.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
0
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-23
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-35
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Kentish (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 | 3,429 | 51.9% | 49.3% | 2,298 | 37.7% | 36.1% | +1,131 | +14.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 756 | 11.4% | 14.7% | 1,035 | 17.0% | 20.8% | -279 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 659 | 10.0% | 7.3% | 655 | 10.8% | 9.5% | +4 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 533 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 702 | 11.5% | 14.5% | -169 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 244 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 207 | 3.4% | 3.0% | +37 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 193 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 293 | 4.8% | 4.8% | -100 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 189 | 2.9% | 1.6% | 272 | 4.5% | 2.0% | -83 | -1.6pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 92 | 1.4% | 0.5% | 92 | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 75 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 98 | 1.6% | 1.1% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 65 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 100 | 1.6% | 2.1% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,088 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +518 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.