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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Blue Mountain, accounting for 40.3% (29 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blue Mountain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blue Mountain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blue Mountain, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
29
40.3%
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
22
30.6%
+5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
13
18.1%
+8.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+5.9pp
Not stated
+4
+8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Blue Mountain. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 40.3% | 18.8% | 32 | 36.0% | 25.9% | -3 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 30.6% | 10.7% | 22 | 24.7% | 16.7% | 0 | +5.9pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 18.1% | 22.0% | 9 | 10.1% | 15.6% | +4 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.