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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gagebrook, with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Islam
Uniting Church
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.