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 (S), accounting for 51% (854 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 161 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boddington (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boddington (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boddington (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
854
% of total
51.0%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
854
51.0%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
247
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
247
14.8%
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
211
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
211
12.6%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
186
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
186
11.1%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
50
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
50
3.0%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
33
2.0%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
20
1.2%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
18
1.1%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
11
0.7%
+0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
10
0.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+126
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-161
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
-58
-2.1pp
Not stated
+8
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
+9
+0.7pp
Baptist
0
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.3pp
Inadequately described
-11
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Boddington (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 854 | 51.0% | 45.6% | 728 | 39.7% | 33.8% | +126 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 247 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 408 | 22.3% | 16.4% | -161 | -7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 211 | 12.6% | 15.7% | 269 | 14.7% | 19.3% | -58 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 186 | 11.1% | 12.1% | 178 | 9.7% | 12.4% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 50 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 44 | 2.4% | 3.3% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 24 | 1.3% | 3.2% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 20 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 16 | 0.9% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 8 | 0.4% | 1.0% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 21 | 1.1% | 0.5% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -158 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.