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 Blyth, accounting for 47.3% (238 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blyth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blyth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blyth, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
238
% of total
47.3%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
238
47.3%
+11.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
56
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
56
11.1%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
48
9.5%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
41
8.2%
+4.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
40
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
40
8.0%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
32
6.4%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
27
5.4%
-4.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
11
2.2%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+11.8pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-8
-1.1pp
Not stated
+20
+4.2pp
Lutheran
-24
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-4.5pp
Baptist
-12
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Blyth. 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 | 238 | 47.3% | 46.4% | 187 | 35.5% | 32.3% | +51 | +11.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 56 | 11.1% | 13.2% | 54 | 10.2% | 19.1% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 56 | 10.6% | 12.7% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 21 | 4.0% | 8.4% | +20 | +4.2pp |
| Lutheran | 40 | 8.0% | 3.9% | 64 | 12.1% | 5.2% | -24 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 39 | 7.4% | 4.8% | -7 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 52 | 9.9% | 10.2% | -25 | -4.5pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 23 | 4.4% | 0.8% | -12 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 527 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.