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 Boddington, accounting for 52.1% (608 people). This share was higher than Boddington (S) (51%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 134 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boddington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boddington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boddington (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boddington, with comparison markers for Boddington (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
608
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
608
52.1%
+12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
150
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
150
12.8%
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
148
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
148
12.7%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
138
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
138
11.8%
+2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
41
3.5%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
1.5%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
13
1.1%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.9%
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
0.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+134
+12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-115
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
-7
-0.4pp
Not stated
+25
+2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
+3
+0.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Boddington. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | % | Boddington (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 608 | 52.1% | 51.0% | 474 | 40.0% | 39.7% | +134 | +12.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 150 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 265 | 22.3% | 22.3% | -115 | -9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 148 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 155 | 13.1% | 14.7% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 138 | 11.8% | 11.1% | 113 | 9.5% | 9.7% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 30 | 2.5% | 2.4% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 14 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 15 | 1.3% | 1.1% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 13 | 1.1% | 0.9% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 14 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.