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 Blueys Beach, accounting for 43.4% (102 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 55 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blueys Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blueys Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blueys Beach, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
102
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
102
43.4%
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
58
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
58
24.7%
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
26
11.1%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
26
11.1%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+55
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
-3.3pp
Not stated
+17
+5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Blueys Beach. 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 | 102 | 43.4% | 36.2% | 47 | 27.0% | 24.4% | +55 | +16.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 58 | 24.7% | 22.6% | 63 | 36.2% | 28.6% | -5 | -11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 11.1% | 16.7% | 25 | 14.4% | 19.1% | +1 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 9 | 5.2% | 9.0% | +17 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.