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 Boorowa, accounting for 33% (621 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 372 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boorowa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boorowa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boorowa, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
621
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
621
33.0%
+4.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
423
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
423
22.5%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
349
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
349
18.6%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
309
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
309
16.4%
+10.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
78
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
78
4.2%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
26
1.4%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
24
1.3%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+372
+4.5pp
No Religion, so described
+229
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+207
+2.4pp
Not stated
+260
+10.8pp
Uniting Church
+46
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+1
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Boorowa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 621 | 33.0% | 29.9% | 249 | 28.5% | 34.5% | +372 | +4.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 423 | 22.5% | 25.5% | 194 | 22.2% | 15.8% | +229 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 349 | 18.6% | 20.8% | 142 | 16.2% | 25.9% | +207 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 309 | 16.4% | 8.7% | 49 | 5.6% | 8.2% | +260 | +10.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 78 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 32 | 3.7% | 4.6% | +46 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 25 | 2.9% | 3.4% | +1 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 23 | 2.6% | 1.5% | +1 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,004 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.