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 Gagebrook, accounting for 62.9% (987 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (51.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 302 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gagebrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gagebrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gagebrook, with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
987
% of total
62.9%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
987
62.9%
+14.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
178
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
178
11.4%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
173
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
173
11.0%
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
131
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
131
8.4%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
1.3%
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
13
0.8%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
10
0.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+302
+14.9pp
Not stated
-21
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-122
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
-34
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Gagebrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 987 | 62.9% | 51.5% | 685 | 48.0% | 39.7% | +302 | +14.9pp |
| Not stated | 178 | 11.4% | 7.0% | 199 | 13.9% | 9.3% | -21 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 173 | 11.0% | 17.8% | 295 | 20.7% | 24.4% | -122 | -9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 131 | 8.4% | 15.3% | 165 | 11.6% | 18.6% | -34 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.9% | +16 | +1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 18 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 11 | 0.7% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 0.6% | 1.5% | 16 | 1.1% | 2.0% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,428 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +140 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.