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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Boona Mount, accounting for 35% (14 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (20%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 12.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Boona Mount - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Boona Mount in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Boona Mount, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).

Boona Mount
Lachlan (A)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

35.0%

Change from 2016

-12.4pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

10

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Boona Mount. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).

Religion for Boona Mount. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
Religion for Boona Mount. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lachlan (A)%Count%Lachlan (A)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia1435.0%20.0%947.4%23.6%+5-12.4pp
Presbyterian1025.0%5.1%--5.7%--
Total40100.0%100.0%19100.0%100.0%+210.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.