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 Northern Midlands (M), accounting for 46.8% (6,426 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,431 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northern Midlands (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northern Midlands (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northern Midlands (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,426
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
6,426
46.8%
+15.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,980
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
2,980
21.7%
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,497
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,497
10.9%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
991
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
991
7.2%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
458
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
458
3.3%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
353
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
353
2.6%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
290
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
290
2.1%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
211
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
211
1.5%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
62
0.5%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
41
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
41
0.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,431
+15.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-861
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
-166
-2.1pp
Not stated
-331
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-161
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+83
+0.5pp
Baptist
-22
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-45
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-50
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Northern Midlands (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 | 6,426 | 46.8% | 49.3% | 3,995 | 31.3% | 36.1% | +2,431 | +15.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,980 | 21.7% | 14.7% | 3,841 | 30.1% | 20.8% | -861 | -8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,497 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 1,663 | 13.0% | 14.5% | -166 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 991 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 1,322 | 10.3% | 9.5% | -331 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 458 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 619 | 4.8% | 4.8% | -161 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 353 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 270 | 2.1% | 3.0% | +83 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 290 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 312 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -22 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 211 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 256 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -45 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 62 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 112 | 0.9% | 1.1% | -50 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 41 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 46 | 0.4% | 0.7% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 13,727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +946 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.