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 Paradise (Tas.), accounting for 53.7% (73 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paradise (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paradise (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paradise (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
53.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
73
53.7%
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
19
14.0%
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
11
8.1%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
+4
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Paradise (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 | 73 | 53.7% | 51.9% | 53 | 49.5% | 37.7% | +20 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 17 | 15.9% | 17.0% | +2 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7 | 6.5% | 11.5% | +4 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.