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 Mountain (Qld), accounting for 48.9% (758 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 252 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Black Mountain (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Black Mountain (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Mountain (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
758
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
758
48.9%
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
182
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
182
11.7%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
179
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
179
11.5%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
172
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
172
11.1%
-6.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
62
4.0%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
50
3.2%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
25
1.6%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
16
1.0%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
14
0.9%
+0.1pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
14
0.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+252
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
-33
-3.5pp
Not stated
+49
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-6.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-32
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+2
+0.1pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+11
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Black Mountain (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 758 | 48.9% | 48.2% | 506 | 35.7% | 36.9% | +252 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 182 | 11.7% | 15.1% | 215 | 15.2% | 17.5% | -33 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 179 | 11.5% | 8.0% | 130 | 9.2% | 9.3% | +49 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 172 | 11.1% | 13.6% | 248 | 17.5% | 17.5% | -76 | -6.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 62 | 4.0% | 2.3% | 64 | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 3.2% | 3.1% | 82 | 5.8% | 4.4% | -32 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 32 | 2.3% | 3.1% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 17 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 12 | 0.8% | 1.1% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 14 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,551 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +132 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.