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%).
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.
Chart view
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
-
238
47.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
56
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-
56
11.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-
48
9.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-
41
8.2%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
40
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-
40
8.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-
32
6.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
27
5.4%
-
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.2%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
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% | - | - | 32.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 56 | 11.1% | 13.2% | - | - | 19.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 9.5% | 11.1% | - | - | 12.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 41 | 8.2% | 6.6% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 40 | 8.0% | 3.9% | - | - | 5.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 6.4% | 4.7% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 5.4% | 7.1% | - | - | 10.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 11 | 2.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.