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 Blakiston, accounting for 48.2% (183 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 57 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blakiston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blakiston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakiston, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
183
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
183
48.2%
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
40
10.5%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
38
10.0%
-1.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
27
7.1%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
18
4.7%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
4.5%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
13
3.4%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
12
3.2%
-5.1pp
Brethren
2021 count
11
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
11
2.9%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+57
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-2
-1.5pp
Lutheran
-3
-1.5pp
Baptist
+9
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.9pp
Not stated
-17
-5.1pp
Brethren
+8
+2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Blakiston. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 183 | 48.2% | 53.4% | 126 | 36.4% | 40.6% | +57 | +11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 58 | 16.8% | 10.5% | -18 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 40 | 11.5% | 12.0% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 30 | 8.6% | 6.0% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 18 | 4.7% | 2.1% | 9 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +9 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 19 | 5.6% | 7.9% | -2 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 15 | 4.3% | 3.5% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 29 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -17 | -5.1pp |
| Brethren | 11 | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% | +8 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.