Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Black Mountain (Qld), with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Pentecostal, nfd
Lutheran
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
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.