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 Blacks Beach, accounting for 44.3% (1,828 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 619 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blacks Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blacks Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blacks Beach, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,828
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
1,828
44.3%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
757
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
757
18.3%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
459
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
459
11.1%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
425
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
425
10.3%
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
158
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
158
3.8%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
152
3.7%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
76
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
76
1.8%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
50
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
50
1.2%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
0.7%
-0.4pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
30
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
30
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+619
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-139
-5.0pp
Not stated
+42
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-154
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
-45
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-19
-0.6pp
Baptist
-13
-0.4pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Blacks Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,828 | 44.3% | 36.6% | 1,209 | 31.5% | 23.6% | +619 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 757 | 18.3% | 23.6% | 896 | 23.3% | 28.0% | -139 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 459 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 417 | 10.9% | 9.4% | +42 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 425 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 579 | 15.1% | 16.3% | -154 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 158 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 203 | 5.3% | 8.5% | -45 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 152 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 135 | 3.5% | 2.7% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 76 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 84 | 2.2% | 2.9% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 50 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 69 | 1.8% | 1.1% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 43 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 30 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 23 | 0.6% | 0.6% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +290 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.