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 Kingborough (M), accounting for 53% (21,230 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,031 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kingborough (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kingborough (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingborough (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21,230
% of total
53.0%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
21,230
53.0%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,218
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
5,218
13.0%
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,724
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
4,724
11.8%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,874
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,874
4.7%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,584
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,584
4.0%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
812
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
812
2.0%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
606
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
606
1.5%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
605
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
605
1.5%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
439
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
439
1.1%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
439
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
439
1.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,031
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,117
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
-374
-2.4pp
Not stated
-955
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+216
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-160
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+50
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-51
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+123
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+333
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Kingborough (M). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Hobart.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | % | Greater Hobart% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 21,230 | 53.0% | 49.9% | 15,199 | 42.4% | 39.9% | +6,031 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,218 | 13.0% | 14.1% | 6,335 | 17.7% | 19.8% | -1,117 | -4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,724 | 11.8% | 14.1% | 5,098 | 14.2% | 17.0% | -374 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,874 | 4.7% | 5.9% | 2,829 | 7.9% | 8.8% | -955 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,584 | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1,368 | 3.8% | 1.9% | +216 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 812 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 972 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -160 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 606 | 1.5% | 0.7% | 556 | 1.6% | 0.8% | +50 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 605 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 656 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -51 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 439 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 316 | 0.9% | 0.9% | +123 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 439 | 1.1% | 2.6% | 106 | 0.3% | 0.7% | +333 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 40,070 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35,830 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,240 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.