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 Boonanarring, accounting for 31.4% (11 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (15.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2 people and 3.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Boonanarring - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Boonanarring in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Boonanarring, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).

Boonanarring
Gingin (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

31.4%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

10

% of total

28.6%

Change from 2016

-3.8pp

Data table

Religion for Boonanarring. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).

Religion for Boonanarring. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Religion for Boonanarring. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gingin (S)%Count%Gingin (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic1131.4%15.3%1335.1%17.7%-2-3.7pp
No Religion, so described1028.6%44.2%1232.4%32.6%-2-3.8pp
Total35100.0%100.0%37100.0%100.0%-20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.