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 Tarzali, accounting for 44.7% (187 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 9.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tarzali - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tarzali in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tarzali, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Tarzali
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

187

% of total

44.7%

Change from 2016

+9.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

69

% of total

16.5%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

46

% of total

11.0%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

44

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

13

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Baptist

2021 count

10

% of total

2.4%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Data table

Religion for Tarzali. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Tarzali. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Tarzali. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described18744.7%39.6%13735.5%29.5%+50+9.2pp
Not stated6916.5%11.8%4611.9%11.2%+23+4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia4611.0%11.7%5013.0%15.5%-4-2.0pp
Western Catholic4410.5%17.8%5815.0%21.9%-14-4.5pp
Uniting Church215.0%4.4%277.0%6.0%-6-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd133.1%3.2%194.9%3.0%-6-1.8pp
Baptist102.4%1.8%41.0%1.8%+6+1.4pp
Total418100.0%100.0%386100.0%100.0%+320.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.