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 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 15 people and 5.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taranna, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+0.1pp
Not stated
+5
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
+7
+3.4pp
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% | 58 | 38.2% | 40.4% | +15 | +5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 20.5% | 16.2% | 31 | 20.4% | 21.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 19 | 12.5% | 13.8% | +5 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 13.3% | 10.7% | 15 | 9.9% | 11.4% | +7 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.