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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Booligal (part), accounting for 29% (27 people). This share was higher than Hay (A) (21.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 19 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Booligal (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Booligal (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hay (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Booligal (part), with comparison markers for Hay (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+3.2pp
Western Catholic
-19
-20.4pp
No Religion, so described
+10
+10.8pp
Data table
Religion for Booligal (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hay (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 29.0% | 21.6% | 24 | 25.8% | 24.8% | +3 | +3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 28.0% | 27.5% | 45 | 48.4% | 32.4% | -19 | -20.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 25 | 26.9% | 24.2% | 15 | 16.1% | 16.6% | +10 | +10.8pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.