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 Eaglehawk Neck, accounting for 53.4% (221 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 63 people and 11.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Eaglehawk Neck - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Eaglehawk Neck in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Eaglehawk Neck, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).

Eaglehawk Neck
Tasman (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

221

% of total

53.4%

Change from 2016

+11.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

70

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

52

% of total

12.6%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

41

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Data table

Religion for Eaglehawk Neck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).

Religion for Eaglehawk Neck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
Religion for Eaglehawk Neck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tasman (M)%Count%Tasman (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described22153.4%50.4%15842.2%40.4%+63+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia7016.9%16.2%7018.7%21.6%0-1.8pp
Western Catholic5212.6%10.7%4512.0%11.4%+7+0.6pp
Not stated419.9%11.7%4812.8%13.8%-7-2.9pp
Total414100.0%100.0%374100.0%100.0%+400.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.