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 Gowan (part), accounting for 38.5% (15 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gowan (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gowan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gowan (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
15
38.5%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
11
28.2%
+3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gowan (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 38.5% | 32.4% | 10 | 41.7% | 22.4% | +5 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 28.2% | 15.7% | 6 | 25.0% | 19.1% | +5 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.