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 Blighty, accounting for 46.2% (84 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,949 people and 18.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blighty - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blighty in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blighty, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
84
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+20.9pp
84
46.2%
+20.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-18.5pp
23
12.6%
-18.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
20
11.0%
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
17
9.3%
-14.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
17
9.3%
+6.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
10
5.5%
+4.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,525
+20.9pp
Western Catholic
-1,949
-18.5pp
Not stated
-262
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,473
-14.2pp
Uniting Church
-188
+6.1pp
Presbyterian
-83
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Blighty. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 84 | 46.2% | 37.3% | 1,609 | 25.3% | 26.6% | -1,525 | +20.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 12.6% | 21.7% | 1,972 | 31.1% | 24.2% | -1,949 | -18.5pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 282 | 4.4% | 11.6% | -262 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 9.3% | 14.5% | 1,490 | 23.5% | 17.3% | -1,473 | -14.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 205 | 3.2% | 9.7% | -188 | +6.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 5.5% | 3.1% | 93 | 1.5% | 4.5% | -83 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,168 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.