Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eaglehawk Neck, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+63
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-1.8pp
Western Catholic
+7
+0.6pp
Not stated
-7
-2.9pp
Data table
Religion for Eaglehawk Neck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 221 | 53.4% | 50.4% | 158 | 42.2% | 40.4% | +63 | +11.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 70 | 16.9% | 16.2% | 70 | 18.7% | 21.6% | 0 | -1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 12.6% | 10.7% | 45 | 12.0% | 11.4% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 48 | 12.8% | 13.8% | -7 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 414 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 374 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.