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 Bororen, accounting for 44.5% (174 people). This share was lower than Gladstone (R) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 5.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bororen - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bororen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bororen, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).

Bororen
Gladstone (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

174

% of total

44.5%

Change from 2016

+5.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

71

% of total

18.2%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

58

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

27

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

25

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

14

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

+1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Bororen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).

Religion for Bororen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Religion for Bororen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gladstone (R)%Count%Gladstone (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described17444.5%45.4%12439.1%29.5%+50+5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia7118.2%12.2%4313.6%17.6%+28+4.6pp
Western Catholic5814.8%16.4%4213.2%21.2%+16+1.6pp
Uniting Church276.9%3.6%196.0%5.3%+8+0.9pp
Not stated256.4%8.4%4012.6%9.5%-15-6.2pp
Presbyterian143.6%2.7%61.9%3.9%+8+1.7pp
Total391100.0%100.0%317100.0%100.0%+740.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.