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 Bookaar, accounting for 34.8% (54 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 15 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bookaar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bookaar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bookaar, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+15
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-9
-5.2pp
Uniting Church
-5
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bookaar. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 54 | 34.8% | 41.3% | 49 | 30.8% | 29.0% | +5 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 23.9% | 9.3% | 22 | 13.8% | 11.9% | +15 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 20.6% | 22.9% | 41 | 25.8% | 26.6% | -9 | -5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 17 | 10.7% | 10.1% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.