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 Boulia (S), accounting for 33.4% (150 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 76 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boulia (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boulia (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boulia (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
150
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
150
33.4%
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
126
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
126
28.1%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
63
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
63
14.0%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
59
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
59
13.1%
-4.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
21
4.7%
+3.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
13
2.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+76
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
+3
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-5.7pp
Not stated
-14
-4.4pp
Baptist
+17
+3.7pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Boulia (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 150 | 33.4% | 40.1% | 74 | 17.8% | 27.9% | +76 | +15.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 126 | 28.1% | 18.7% | 123 | 29.6% | 22.0% | +3 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 63 | 14.0% | 12.8% | 82 | 19.7% | 17.1% | -19 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 59 | 13.1% | 8.8% | 73 | 17.5% | 10.1% | -14 | -4.4pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4 | 1.0% | 1.6% | +17 | +3.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 14 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.