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 Blakehurst, accounting for 21.8% (1,449 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,414 people, while its share fell by 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blakehurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blakehurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakehurst, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,449
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,449
21.8%
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,390
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-12.4pp
1,390
20.9%
-12.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,294
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-
1,294
19.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
499
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
499
7.5%
-10.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
383
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
383
5.8%
-1.8pp
Islam
2021 count
303
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
303
4.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
220
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
220
3.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
186
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
186
2.8%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
156
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
156
2.3%
-
Coptic Orthodox Church
2021 count
120
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
120
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,414
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
+1,342
-12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+473
-10.6pp
Not stated
+372
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
+91
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
+40
-9.6pp
Data table
Religion for Blakehurst. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,449 | 21.8% | 29.4% | 35 | 24.3% | 27.4% | +1,414 | -2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,390 | 20.9% | 19.8% | 48 | 33.3% | 21.0% | +1,342 | -12.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,294 | 19.5% | 7.8% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 499 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 26 | 18.1% | 8.7% | +473 | -10.6pp |
| Not stated | 383 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 11 | 7.6% | 7.2% | +372 | -1.8pp |
| Islam | 303 | 4.6% | 4.6% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 220 | 3.3% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 186 | 2.8% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 156 | 2.3% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 120 | 1.8% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 6,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,498 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.