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 Sorell (M), accounting for 51.4% (8,601 people). This share was higher than Greater Hobart (49.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,869 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sorell (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sorell (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Hobart and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sorell (M), with comparison markers for Greater Hobart.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,601
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
8,601
51.4%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,907
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
2,907
17.4%
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,194
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,194
13.1%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,259
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,259
7.5%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
364
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
364
2.2%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
285
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
285
1.7%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
137
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
137
0.8%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
108
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
108
0.6%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
89
0.5%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
86
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
86
0.5%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,869
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-583
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
-98
-2.8pp
Not stated
-30
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+101
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-76
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-35
-0.4pp
Baptist
-21
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+1
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Sorell (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 | 8,601 | 51.4% | 49.9% | 5,732 | 39.8% | 39.9% | +2,869 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,907 | 17.4% | 14.1% | 3,490 | 24.2% | 19.8% | -583 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,194 | 13.1% | 14.1% | 2,292 | 15.9% | 17.0% | -98 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,259 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 1,289 | 9.0% | 8.8% | -30 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 364 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 263 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +101 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 285 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 361 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -76 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 137 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 172 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -35 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 108 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 129 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 89 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 88 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 86 | 0.5% | 1.3% | 79 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 16,741 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,395 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,346 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.