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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in East Bowes, accounting for 26.1% (12 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Bowes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East 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 East Bowes, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+13.4pp
Not stated
+2
+7.2pp
Data table
Religion for East 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 26.1% | 17.7% | 15 | 27.3% | 24.2% | -3 | -1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 26.1% | 39.3% | 7 | 12.7% | 31.9% | +5 | +13.4pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 21.7% | 16.1% | 8 | 14.5% | 11.5% | +2 | +7.2pp |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.