Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Bowman Farm, accounting for 37.5% (12 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowman Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowman Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowman Farm, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+5.8pp
Data table
Religion for Bowman Farm. 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 | 12 | 37.5% | 36.2% | 13 | 31.7% | 24.4% | -1 | +5.8pp |
| Total | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.