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 Chowerup, accounting for 62.2% (23 people). This share was higher than Boyup Brook (S) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6 people and 10.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Chowerup - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Chowerup, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).

Chowerup
Boyup Brook (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

23

% of total

62.2%

Change from 2016

+10.7pp

Data table

Religion for Chowerup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).

Religion for Chowerup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
Religion for Chowerup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Boyup Brook (S)%Count%Boyup Brook (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2362.2%43.4%1751.5%30.6%+6+10.7pp
Total37100.0%100.0%33100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.