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 Bouvard, accounting for 45% (410 people). This share was lower than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 126 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bouvard - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bouvard in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bouvard, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
410
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
410
45.0%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
182
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
182
20.0%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
159
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
159
17.5%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
54
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
54
5.9%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
26
2.9%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
1.9%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
1.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
1.3%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+126
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
+17
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-6.5pp
Not stated
-7
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.9pp
Baptist
+4
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bouvard. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 410 | 45.0% | 45.5% | 284 | 34.6% | 32.9% | +126 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 182 | 20.0% | 15.6% | 165 | 20.1% | 18.4% | +17 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 159 | 17.5% | 15.8% | 197 | 24.0% | 21.6% | -38 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 54 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 61 | 7.4% | 8.8% | -7 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 26 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 23 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 12 | 1.5% | 2.0% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 13 | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 821 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.