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 Black Head, accounting for 34.4% (334 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 326 people, while its share fell by 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Black Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Black Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Head, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
334
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
334
34.4%
-15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
220
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-27.3pp
220
22.7%
-27.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
213
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-
213
21.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
62
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-
62
6.4%
-
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
42
4.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
35
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
35
3.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+326
-15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+212
-27.3pp
Data table
Religion for Black Head. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 334 | 34.4% | 36.2% | 8 | 50.0% | 24.4% | +326 | -15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 220 | 22.7% | 22.6% | 8 | 50.0% | 28.6% | +212 | -27.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 213 | 21.9% | 16.7% | - | - | 19.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 62 | 6.4% | 3.9% | - | - | 5.4% | - | - |
| Not stated | 42 | 4.3% | 8.2% | - | - | 9.0% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 35 | 3.6% | 3.0% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 17 | 1.8% | 1.7% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +955 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.