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 Bayonet Head, accounting for 52.8% (1,732 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 523 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bayonet Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bayonet Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bayonet Head, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,732
% of total
52.8%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
1,732
52.8%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
427
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
427
13.0%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
323
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
323
9.8%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
208
6.3%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
168
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
168
5.1%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
103
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
103
3.1%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
84
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
84
2.6%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
37
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
37
1.1%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
19
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
19
0.6%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
18
0.5%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+523
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-82
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
-18
-1.8pp
Not stated
-53
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
+1.2pp
Baptist
+17
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-71
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-42
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bayonet Head. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,732 | 52.8% | 50.1% | 1,209 | 40.9% | 37.8% | +523 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 427 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 509 | 17.2% | 16.6% | -82 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 323 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 341 | 11.6% | 12.8% | -18 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 261 | 8.9% | 9.9% | -53 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 168 | 5.1% | 4.8% | 116 | 3.9% | 4.1% | +52 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 103 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 86 | 2.9% | 3.2% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 84 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 155 | 5.2% | 4.0% | -71 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 37 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 43 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 19 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 15 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 60 | 2.0% | 1.2% | -42 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 3,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,953 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +328 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.