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 Boscabel, accounting for 35.8% (24 people). This share was lower than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 19.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Boscabel - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Boscabel
Kojonup (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

24

% of total

35.8%

Change from 2016

+19.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

11

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

-14.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Boscabel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Religion for Boscabel. 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 described2435.8%41.6%1116.4%28.7%+13+19.4pp
Not stated1319.4%9.4%913.4%12.6%+4+6.0pp
Western Catholic1217.9%15.7%811.9%16.0%+4+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia1116.4%19.4%2131.3%25.8%-10-14.9pp
Total67100.0%100.0%67100.0%100.0%00.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.