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 Boreen Point, accounting for 55% (197 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 15.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Boreen Point - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Boreen Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Boreen Point, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).

Boreen Point
Noosa (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

197

% of total

55.0%

Change from 2016

+15.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

35

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

34

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

33

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

-4.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

18

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)

2021 count

12

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Data table

Religion for Boreen Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).

Religion for Boreen Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
Religion for Boreen Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Noosa (S)%Count%Noosa (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described19755.0%48.2%12439.1%36.9%+73+15.9pp
Not stated359.8%8.0%4012.6%9.3%-5-2.8pp
Western Catholic349.5%15.1%4213.2%17.5%-8-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia339.2%13.6%4313.6%17.5%-10-4.4pp
Uniting Church185.0%3.1%196.0%4.4%-1-1.0pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)123.4%0.3%30.9%0.2%+9+2.5pp
Total358100.0%100.0%317100.0%100.0%+410.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.