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 Bolwarrah, accounting for 54.2% (26 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 7 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bolwarrah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bolwarrah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bolwarrah, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
-25.8pp
Western Catholic
+7
+5.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bolwarrah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 54.2% | 45.4% | 20 | 80.0% | 35.1% | +6 | -25.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 25.0% | 24.5% | 5 | 20.0% | 28.5% | +7 | +5.0pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.