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 Boyup Brook (S), accounting for 43.4% (793 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 280 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boyup Brook (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boyup Brook (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boyup Brook (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
793
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
793
43.4%
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
305
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
305
16.7%
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
242
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
242
13.2%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
229
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
229
12.5%
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
68
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
68
3.7%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
42
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
42
2.3%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
38
2.1%
-2.7pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
26
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
1.4%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
0.8%
-0.8pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
0.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+280
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-95
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
-69
-5.3pp
Not stated
+59
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.4pp
Baptist
+16
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-42
-2.7pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+7
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-13
-0.8pp
Inadequately described
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Boyup Brook (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 793 | 43.4% | 45.6% | 513 | 30.6% | 33.8% | +280 | +12.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 305 | 16.7% | 11.3% | 400 | 23.8% | 16.4% | -95 | -7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 242 | 13.2% | 15.7% | 311 | 18.5% | 19.3% | -69 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 229 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 170 | 10.1% | 12.4% | +59 | +2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 68 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 56 | 3.3% | 3.3% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 42 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 26 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +16 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 80 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -42 | -2.7pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 26 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 19 | 1.1% | 0.5% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 27 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 14 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,829 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +150 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.