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 Boomerang Beach, accounting for 57.9% (239 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 119 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Boomerang Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Boomerang Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Boomerang Beach, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
239
% of total
57.9%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
239
57.9%
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
67
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
67
16.2%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
53
12.8%
-9.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
27
6.5%
-5.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+119
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
+22
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-9.4pp
Not stated
-8
-5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Boomerang Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 239 | 57.9% | 36.2% | 120 | 40.4% | 24.4% | +119 | +17.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 67 | 16.2% | 16.7% | 45 | 15.2% | 19.1% | +22 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 12.8% | 22.6% | 66 | 22.2% | 28.6% | -13 | -9.4pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 6.5% | 8.2% | 35 | 11.8% | 9.0% | -8 | -5.3pp |
| Total | 413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.