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 Blackett, accounting for 26.5% (942 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 190 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blackett - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blackett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blackett, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
942
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
942
26.5%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
762
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
762
21.4%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
589
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
589
16.5%
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
395
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
395
11.1%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
175
4.9%
+1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
175
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
175
4.9%
+1.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
74
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
74
2.1%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
73
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
73
2.0%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
71
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
71
2.0%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
36
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+190
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-126
-4.4pp
Not stated
+200
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-187
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+40
+1.0pp
Islam
+45
+1.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-5
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+33
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-8
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Blackett. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 942 | 26.5% | 18.1% | 752 | 21.8% | 15.0% | +190 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 762 | 21.4% | 24.0% | 888 | 25.8% | 28.5% | -126 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 589 | 16.5% | 6.7% | 389 | 11.3% | 7.3% | +200 | +5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 395 | 11.1% | 7.3% | 582 | 16.9% | 10.6% | -187 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 135 | 3.9% | 3.2% | +40 | +1.0pp |
| Islam | 175 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 130 | 3.8% | 6.7% | +45 | +1.1pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 74 | 2.1% | 0.6% | 79 | 2.3% | 0.7% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 73 | 2.0% | 1.3% | 83 | 2.4% | 1.7% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 71 | 2.0% | 13.1% | 38 | 1.1% | 8.5% | +33 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 36 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 44 | 1.3% | 1.9% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,561 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.