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 Ranford, accounting for 54.4% (105 people). This share was higher than Boddington (S) (51%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ranford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ranford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boddington (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ranford, with comparison markers for Boddington (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+12.4pp
Not stated
+10
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
-19
-12.0pp
Data table
Religion for Ranford. 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 | 105 | 54.4% | 51.0% | 74 | 42.0% | 39.7% | +31 | +12.4pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 14.0% | 11.1% | 17 | 9.7% | 9.7% | +10 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 12.4% | 14.8% | 34 | 19.3% | 22.3% | -10 | -6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 42 | 23.9% | 14.7% | -19 | -12.0pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.