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 Premaydena, accounting for 50.4% (69 people). This share was similar to Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Premaydena - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Premaydena 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 Premaydena, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+1.9pp
Not stated
+19
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-7
-10.6pp
Data table
Religion for Premaydena. 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 | 69 | 50.4% | 50.4% | 47 | 48.5% | 40.4% | +22 | +1.9pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 19.0% | 11.7% | 7 | 7.2% | 13.8% | +19 | +11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 13.1% | 16.2% | 16 | 16.5% | 21.6% | +2 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 18 | 18.6% | 11.4% | -7 | -10.6pp |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.