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 Saltwater River, accounting for 52.9% (72 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 64 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Saltwater River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Saltwater River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Saltwater River, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
72
% of total
52.9%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
72
52.9%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
21
15.4%
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-
20
14.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-26.2pp
12
8.8%
-26.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+64
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
+16
-9.6pp
Not stated
+5
-26.2pp
Data table
Religion for Saltwater River. 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 | 72 | 52.9% | 50.4% | 8 | 40.0% | 40.4% | +64 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 15.4% | 10.7% | 5 | 25.0% | 11.4% | +16 | -9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 14.7% | 16.2% | - | - | 21.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 7 | 35.0% | 13.8% | +5 | -26.2pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.