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 Black Rock (Vic.), accounting for 46.4% (2,951 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 599 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Black Rock (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Black Rock (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Rock (Vic.), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,951
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
2,951
46.4%
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,285
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,285
20.2%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
825
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
825
13.0%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
285
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
285
4.5%
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
225
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
225
3.5%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
198
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
198
3.1%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
103
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
103
1.6%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
100
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
100
1.6%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
63
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
63
1.0%
+0.3pp
Judaism
2021 count
51
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
51
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+599
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-28
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-145
-2.8pp
Not stated
-208
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+19
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-41
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-22
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+17
+0.3pp
Judaism
+11
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Black Rock (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,951 | 46.4% | 44.0% | 2,352 | 38.3% | 35.8% | +599 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,285 | 20.2% | 21.3% | 1,313 | 21.4% | 22.7% | -28 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 825 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 970 | 15.8% | 14.4% | -145 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 285 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 493 | 8.0% | 8.6% | -208 | -3.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 225 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 206 | 3.4% | 3.4% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 198 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 239 | 3.9% | 3.4% | -41 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 103 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 125 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 100 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 70 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 63 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 46 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Judaism | 51 | 0.8% | 2.9% | 40 | 0.7% | 2.7% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,361 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +220 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.