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 Boilup, accounting for 41.7% (10 people). This share was similar to Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 3 people and 7.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Boilup - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Boilup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Boilup, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).

Boilup
Kojonup (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

10

% of total

41.7%

Change from 2016

+8.4pp

Data table

Religion for Boilup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).

Religion for Boilup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Religion for Boilup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kojonup (S)%Count%Kojonup (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1041.7%41.6%933.3%28.7%+1+8.4pp
Total24100.0%100.0%27100.0%100.0%-30.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.