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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bowan Park, accounting for 28.7% (27 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which decreased by 5 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowan Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowan Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowan Park, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
27
28.7%
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
27.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
26
27.7%
+2.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
23
24.5%
+4.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
12
12.8%
+3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+2.7pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+4.9pp
Uniting Church
+2
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Bowan Park. 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 | 27 | 28.7% | 25.4% | 28 | 25.0% | 27.9% | -1 | +3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 27.7% | 22.6% | 28 | 25.0% | 26.6% | -2 | +2.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 24.5% | 26.5% | 22 | 19.6% | 17.5% | +1 | +4.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 12.8% | 6.2% | 10 | 8.9% | 7.7% | +2 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.