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 Bornholm, accounting for 46.6% (48 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bornholm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bornholm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bornholm, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
+4
+4.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bornholm. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 46.6% | 50.1% | 32 | 29.4% | 37.8% | +16 | +17.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 17.5% | 11.8% | 16 | 14.7% | 16.6% | +2 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 14.6% | 10.4% | 11 | 10.1% | 12.8% | +4 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.