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 Bowman, accounting for 30.7% (43 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 16 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowman 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, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
43
30.7%
+11.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
36
25.7%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
23
16.4%
-4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+16
+11.4pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+0.7pp
Not stated
-6
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bowman. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 30.7% | 22.6% | 27 | 19.3% | 28.6% | +16 | +11.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 25.7% | 36.2% | 35 | 25.0% | 24.4% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 16.4% | 8.2% | 29 | 20.7% | 9.0% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.