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 Meander Valley (M), accounting for 45.2% (9,339 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,066 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Meander Valley (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Meander Valley (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meander Valley (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,339
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
9,339
45.2%
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,486
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
3,486
16.9%
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,948
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
2,948
14.3%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,306
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,306
6.3%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
806
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
806
3.9%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
599
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
599
2.9%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
406
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
406
2.0%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
394
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
394
1.9%
-0.3pp
Brethren
2021 count
144
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
144
0.7%
0.0pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
134
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
134
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,066
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-965
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
-178
-1.9pp
Not stated
-399
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-319
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+133
+0.5pp
Baptist
-73
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-31
-0.3pp
Brethren
+3
0.0pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Meander Valley (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 | 9,339 | 45.2% | 49.3% | 6,273 | 32.5% | 36.1% | +3,066 | +12.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,486 | 16.9% | 14.7% | 4,451 | 23.1% | 20.8% | -965 | -6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,948 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 3,126 | 16.2% | 14.5% | -178 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,306 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1,705 | 8.8% | 9.5% | -399 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 806 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1,125 | 5.8% | 4.8% | -319 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 599 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 466 | 2.4% | 3.0% | +133 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 406 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 479 | 2.5% | 2.0% | -73 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 394 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 425 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -31 | -0.3pp |
| Brethren | 144 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 141 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 134 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 124 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 20,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,288 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,392 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.