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 Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 50.2% (6,229 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,612 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,229
% of total
50.2%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
6,229
50.2%
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,781
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
1,781
14.4%
-6.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,499
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,499
12.1%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
846
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
846
6.8%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
510
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
510
4.1%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
360
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
360
2.9%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
276
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
276
2.2%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
176
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
176
1.4%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
87
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
87
0.7%
-0.6pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
84
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
84
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,612
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-478
-6.7pp
Western Catholic
-201
-3.8pp
Not stated
-69
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
-184
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+81
+0.3pp
Baptist
-77
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-53
-0.6pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+19
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Latrobe (M) (Tas.). 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 | 6,229 | 50.2% | 49.3% | 3,617 | 33.8% | 36.1% | +2,612 | +16.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,781 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 2,259 | 21.1% | 20.8% | -478 | -6.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,499 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 1,700 | 15.9% | 14.5% | -201 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 846 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 915 | 8.6% | 9.5% | -69 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 510 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 694 | 6.5% | 4.8% | -184 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 360 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 279 | 2.6% | 3.0% | +81 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 276 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 353 | 3.3% | 2.0% | -77 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 176 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 195 | 1.8% | 2.1% | -19 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 87 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 140 | 1.3% | 1.1% | -53 | -0.6pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 84 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 65 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 12,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,708 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.