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 Boronia, accounting for 47.5% (11,198 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,519 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boronia - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boronia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boronia, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,198
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
11,198
47.5%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,635
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
3,635
15.4%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,643
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
1,643
7.0%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,362
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,362
5.8%
-2.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
815
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
815
3.5%
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
744
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
744
3.2%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
716
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
716
3.0%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
511
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
511
2.2%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
484
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
484
2.1%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
342
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
342
1.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,519
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-368
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-682
-3.5pp
Not stated
-398
-2.1pp
Buddhism
+304
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-30
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+246
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-160
-0.8pp
Baptist
+7
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-153
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Boronia. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11,198 | 47.5% | 41.1% | 8,679 | 39.1% | 33.6% | +2,519 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,635 | 15.4% | 18.7% | 4,003 | 18.0% | 21.4% | -368 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,643 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 2,325 | 10.5% | 9.4% | -682 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,362 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1,760 | 7.9% | 7.0% | -398 | -2.1pp |
| Buddhism | 815 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 511 | 2.3% | 3.8% | +304 | +1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 744 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 774 | 3.5% | 3.4% | -30 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 716 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 470 | 2.1% | 2.6% | +246 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 511 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 671 | 3.0% | 3.2% | -160 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 484 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 477 | 2.1% | 2.4% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 342 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 495 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -153 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 23,599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22,192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,407 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.