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 Launceston (C), accounting for 48.7% (34,124 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10,124 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Launceston (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Launceston (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Launceston (C), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34,124
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
34,124
48.7%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
9,625
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
9,625
13.7%
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,065
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
8,065
11.5%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,436
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
4,436
6.3%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,880
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,880
2.7%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,862
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,862
2.7%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,719
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,719
2.5%
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,082
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,082
1.5%
-0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
1,055
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,055
1.5%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,045
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,045
1.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10,124
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3,132
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
-1,067
-2.5pp
Not stated
-1,957
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+35
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-611
-1.1pp
Hinduism
+1,160
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
-412
-0.8pp
Islam
+398
+0.5pp
Baptist
-47
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Launceston (C). 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 | 34,124 | 48.7% | 49.3% | 24,000 | 36.8% | 36.1% | +10,124 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 9,625 | 13.7% | 14.7% | 12,757 | 19.5% | 20.8% | -3,132 | -5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,065 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 9,132 | 14.0% | 14.5% | -1,067 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 4,436 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 6,393 | 9.8% | 9.5% | -1,957 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,880 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1,845 | 2.8% | 3.0% | +35 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,862 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2,473 | 3.8% | 4.8% | -611 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 1,719 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 559 | 0.9% | 0.3% | +1,160 | +1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,082 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1,494 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -412 | -0.8pp |
| Islam | 1,055 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 657 | 1.0% | 0.3% | +398 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 1,045 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1,092 | 1.7% | 2.0% | -47 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 70,035 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,779 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.