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 Sunnyside (Tas.), accounting for 54.8% (57 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 2 people, while its share fell by 25 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Sunnyside (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Sunnyside (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Sunnyside (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

Sunnyside (Tas.)
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

57

% of total

54.8%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-36.6pp

Data table

Religion for Sunnyside (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Religion for Sunnyside (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for Sunnyside (Tas.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5754.8%51.9%--37.7%--
Not stated109.6%10.0%646.2%10.8%+4-36.6pp
Total104100.0%100.0%13100.0%100.0%+910.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.