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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Marradong, accounting for 32.7% (16 people). This share was higher than Boddington (S) (12.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 6 people and 16.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Marradong - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Marradong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boddington (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Marradong, with comparison markers for Boddington (S).

Marradong
Boddington (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

32.7%

Change from 2016

+5.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

26.5%

Change from 2016

-16.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

10

% of total

20.4%

Change from 2016

-2.3pp

Data table

Religion for Marradong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).

Religion for Marradong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).
Religion for Marradong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boddington (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Boddington (S)%Count%Boddington (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic1632.7%12.6%1227.3%14.7%+4+5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia1326.5%14.8%1943.2%22.3%-6-16.7pp
No Religion, so described1020.4%51.0%1022.7%39.7%0-2.3pp
Total49100.0%100.0%44100.0%100.0%+50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.