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 Highcroft, accounting for 42.2% (19 people). This share was lower than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Jehovah's Witnesses, which decreased by 3 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Highcroft - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Highcroft in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Highcroft, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Highcroft. 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 | 19 | 42.2% | 50.4% | 21 | 41.2% | 40.4% | -2 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 24.4% | 16.2% | 10 | 19.6% | 21.6% | +1 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.