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.
Chart view
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
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.