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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bocobra, accounting for 34.7% (17 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bocobra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bocobra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bocobra, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+1.7pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Bocobra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 34.7% | 25.4% | 11 | 21.2% | 27.9% | +6 | +13.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 28.6% | 22.6% | 14 | 26.9% | 26.6% | 0 | +1.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 20.4% | 26.5% | 7 | 13.5% | 17.5% | +3 | +6.9pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.