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 Bovell, accounting for 44.6% (205 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 66 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bovell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bovell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bovell, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
205
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
205
44.6%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
89
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
89
19.3%
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
88
19.1%
-9.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
6.7%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
2.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+66
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
-29
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-9.3pp
Not stated
+1
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bovell. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 205 | 44.6% | 49.5% | 139 | 30.0% | 36.3% | +66 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 89 | 19.3% | 14.6% | 118 | 25.4% | 16.8% | -29 | -6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 19.1% | 14.7% | 132 | 28.4% | 20.6% | -44 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 30 | 6.5% | 9.9% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 12 | 2.6% | 3.3% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 460 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.