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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Boomey, accounting for 32.9% (26 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boomey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boomey 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 Boomey, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+2.2pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Boomey. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 32.9% | 22.6% | 23 | 30.7% | 26.6% | +3 | +2.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 25 | 31.6% | 26.5% | 20 | 26.7% | 17.5% | +5 | +4.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 27.8% | 25.4% | 22 | 29.3% | 27.9% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.