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 Boorcan, accounting for 48.3% (71 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boorcan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boorcan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boorcan, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-4
-5.1pp
Presbyterian
+10
+6.6pp
Baptist
+2
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Boorcan. 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 | 71 | 48.3% | 41.3% | 48 | 35.6% | 29.0% | +23 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 23.8% | 22.9% | 39 | 28.9% | 26.6% | -4 | -5.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 3 | 2.2% | 6.2% | +10 | +6.6pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 6.8% | 1.3% | 8 | 5.9% | 1.2% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.