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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Nabowla, accounting for 53.6% (67 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nabowla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nabowla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nabowla, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
53.6%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
67
53.6%
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
25
20.0%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
10
8.0%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-3.1pp
Not stated
-3
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Nabowla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 67 | 53.6% | 46.8% | 44 | 36.4% | 34.4% | +23 | +17.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 20.0% | 19.7% | 28 | 23.1% | 27.1% | -3 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 13 | 10.7% | 9.6% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.