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 Taranna, accounting for 44% (73 people). This share was lower than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 58 people, while its share fell by 27.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taranna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taranna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taranna, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
-27.4pp
73
44.0%
-27.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
34
20.5%
+6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-
24
14.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
22
13.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+58
-27.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+31
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
+19
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Taranna. 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 | 73 | 44.0% | 50.4% | 15 | 71.4% | 40.4% | +58 | -27.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 20.5% | 16.2% | 3 | 14.3% | 21.6% | +31 | +6.2pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 14.5% | 11.7% | - | - | 13.8% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 13.3% | 10.7% | 3 | 14.3% | 11.4% | +19 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +145 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.