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 Bowes, accounting for 36.1% (39 people). This share was lower than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 15 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowes, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
-15
-15.5pp
Not stated
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bowes. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 36.1% | 39.3% | 28 | 27.5% | 31.9% | +11 | +8.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 18.5% | 17.7% | 17 | 16.7% | 24.2% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 12.0% | 16.6% | 28 | 27.5% | 20.3% | -15 | -15.5pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 11.1% | 16.1% | 11 | 10.8% | 11.5% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.