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 Gibson, accounting for 45.6% (186 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 76 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gibson - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gibson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gibson, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
186
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+20.4pp
186
45.6%
+20.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
58
14.2%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
47
11.5%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
45
11.0%
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
44
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
44
10.8%
-10.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+76
+20.4pp
Not stated
+11
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-3
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-40
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-10.5pp
Data table
Religion for Gibson. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 186 | 45.6% | 48.9% | 110 | 25.2% | 33.1% | +76 | +20.4pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 47 | 10.8% | 13.3% | +11 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 11.5% | 11.6% | 50 | 11.4% | 15.9% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 45 | 11.0% | 4.8% | 85 | 19.5% | 5.5% | -40 | -8.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 44 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 93 | 21.3% | 17.2% | -49 | -10.5pp |
| Total | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.