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 Booborowie, accounting for 42.1% (83 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 16 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Booborowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Booborowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Booborowie, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+9.8pp
Uniting Church
0
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
-16
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Booborowie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 83 | 42.1% | 39.0% | 70 | 32.3% | 26.5% | +13 | +9.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 17.8% | 9.9% | 35 | 16.1% | 14.2% | 0 | +1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 47 | 21.7% | 13.8% | -16 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 14.2% | 9.3% | 36 | 16.6% | 12.1% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.