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 Bootawa, accounting for 34.3% (60 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bootawa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bootawa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bootawa, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
60
34.3%
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
52
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
52
29.7%
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
16
9.1%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
15
8.6%
-9.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
10
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
5.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.6pp
Not stated
-14
-9.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bootawa. 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 | 60 | 34.3% | 36.2% | 39 | 23.6% | 24.4% | +21 | +10.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 29.7% | 22.6% | 55 | 33.3% | 28.6% | -3 | -3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 21 | 12.7% | 19.1% | -5 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 8.6% | 8.2% | 29 | 17.6% | 9.0% | -14 | -9.0pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 10 | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9 | 5.5% | 0.3% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.