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, 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).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+4
+5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-16.7pp
No Religion, so described
0
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Marradong. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 32.7% | 12.6% | 12 | 27.3% | 14.7% | +4 | +5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 26.5% | 14.8% | 19 | 43.2% | 22.3% | -6 | -16.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 20.4% | 51.0% | 10 | 22.7% | 39.7% | 0 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.