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 West Tamar (M), accounting for 48.6% (12,208 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (49.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,042 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Tamar (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Tamar (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Tamar (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,208
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
12,208
48.6%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,407
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
3,407
13.6%
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,708
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,708
10.8%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,531
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,531
6.1%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,194
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,194
4.8%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
834
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
834
3.3%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
580
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
580
2.3%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
391
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
391
1.6%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
363
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
363
1.4%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
294
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
294
1.2%
+0.9pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,042
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-929
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
-345
-2.6pp
Not stated
-452
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+273
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-179
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
-200
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-138
-0.7pp
Baptist
-9
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+230
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for West Tamar (M). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 12,208 | 48.6% | 49.3% | 8,166 | 36.0% | 36.1% | +4,042 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,407 | 13.6% | 14.7% | 4,336 | 19.1% | 20.8% | -929 | -5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,708 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 3,053 | 13.4% | 14.5% | -345 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,531 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1,983 | 8.7% | 9.5% | -452 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,194 | 4.8% | 2.9% | 921 | 4.1% | 3.0% | +273 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 834 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1,013 | 4.5% | 4.8% | -179 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 580 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 780 | 3.4% | 2.1% | -200 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 391 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 529 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -138 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 363 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 372 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 294 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 64 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +230 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 25,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,403 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.