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 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 26 people and 15.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Saltwater River, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
-3
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-15.1pp
Not stated
+1
-0.1pp
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% | 46 | 37.1% | 40.4% | +26 | +15.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 15.4% | 10.7% | 24 | 19.4% | 11.4% | -3 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 14.7% | 16.2% | 37 | 29.8% | 21.6% | -17 | -15.1pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 11 | 8.9% | 13.8% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.