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 Balaklava, accounting for 42.4% (879 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 863 people, while its share fell by 30.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balaklava - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balaklava in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balaklava, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
879
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
-30.3pp
879
42.4%
-30.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
314
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
314
15.2%
+1.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
189
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-
189
9.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
174
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
174
8.4%
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
131
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
131
6.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
123
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-
123
5.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
80
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
80
3.9%
-
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
50
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
50
2.4%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
33
1.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
21
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+863
-30.3pp
Uniting Church
+311
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+171
-5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Balaklava. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 879 | 42.4% | 46.4% | 16 | 72.7% | 32.3% | +863 | -30.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 314 | 15.2% | 13.2% | 3 | 13.6% | 19.1% | +311 | +1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 189 | 9.1% | 11.1% | - | - | 12.7% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 174 | 8.4% | 7.1% | 3 | 13.6% | 10.2% | +171 | -5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 131 | 6.3% | 4.7% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 123 | 5.9% | 6.6% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 80 | 3.9% | 3.9% | - | - | 5.2% | - | - |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 50 | 2.4% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 33 | 1.6% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Baptist | 21 | 1.0% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 2,071 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,049 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.