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 Tasman (M), accounting for 50.4% (1,308 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 351 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tasman (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tasman (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tasman (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,308
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
1,308
50.4%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
420
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
420
16.2%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
304
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
304
11.7%
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
277
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
277
10.7%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
53
2.0%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
38
1.5%
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
34
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
34
1.3%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
33
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
33
1.3%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
16
0.6%
+0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
0.5%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+351
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-91
-5.4pp
Not stated
-22
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
+8
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-12
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-7
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-11
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-18
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Tasman (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 | 1,308 | 50.4% | 49.3% | 957 | 40.4% | 36.1% | +351 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 420 | 16.2% | 14.7% | 511 | 21.6% | 20.8% | -91 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 304 | 11.7% | 7.3% | 326 | 13.8% | 9.5% | -22 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 277 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 269 | 11.4% | 14.5% | +8 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 48 | 2.0% | 3.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 50 | 2.1% | 4.8% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 34 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 41 | 1.7% | 0.5% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 33 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 44 | 1.9% | 2.1% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 13 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 12 | 0.5% | 0.1% | 30 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -18 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 2,593 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,369 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +224 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.