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 Booyong (part), accounting for 50% (39 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Booyong (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Booyong (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Booyong (part), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
+1
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Booyong (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 50.0% | 57.7% | 31 | 40.3% | 46.3% | +8 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 14.1% | 10.4% | 10 | 13.0% | 12.5% | +1 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.