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 King Island (M), accounting for 49.8% (794 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 124 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
King Island (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for King Island (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for King Island (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
794
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
794
49.8%
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
201
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
201
12.6%
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
185
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
185
11.6%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
178
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
178
11.2%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
109
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
109
6.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
1.5%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
20
1.3%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
17
1.1%
+0.9pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
1.0%
+0.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+124
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
-33
-2.3pp
Not stated
0
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-11
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.9pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+6
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for King Island (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 | 794 | 49.8% | 49.3% | 670 | 42.7% | 36.1% | +124 | +7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 201 | 12.6% | 14.7% | 272 | 17.3% | 20.8% | -71 | -4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 185 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 218 | 13.9% | 14.5% | -33 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 178 | 11.2% | 7.3% | 178 | 11.3% | 9.5% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 109 | 6.8% | 3.3% | 120 | 7.6% | 4.8% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 1.5% | 2.9% | 25 | 1.6% | 3.0% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 34 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -14 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +14 | +0.9pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 16 | 1.0% | 0.2% | 10 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,570 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.