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 Gledhow, accounting for 51.4% (556 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 192 people and 14 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Gledhow - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Gledhow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gledhow, with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Gledhow
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

556

% of total

51.4%

Change from 2016

+14.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

97

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

-6.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

95

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

79

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

69

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

+2.7pp

Baptist

2021 count

41

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Free Reformed

2021 count

33

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

23

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2021 count

11

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+0.6pp

Seventh-day Adventist

2021 count

11

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Data table

Religion for Gledhow. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Religion for Gledhow. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Gledhow. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described55651.4%50.1%36437.4%37.8%+192+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia979.0%11.8%15515.9%16.6%-58-6.9pp
Western Catholic958.8%10.4%11411.7%12.8%-19-2.9pp
Not stated797.3%7.8%11011.3%9.9%-31-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd696.4%4.8%363.7%4.1%+33+2.7pp
Baptist413.8%3.1%373.8%3.2%+40.0pp
Free Reformed333.0%1.0%343.5%1.3%-1-0.5pp
Uniting Church232.1%2.7%293.0%4.0%-6-0.9pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints111.0%0.2%40.4%0.2%+7+0.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist111.0%0.4%70.7%0.3%+4+0.3pp
Total1,082100.0%100.0%974100.0%100.0%+1080.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.