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 Gilgandra (A), accounting for 24.8% (1,063 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 369 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gilgandra (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gilgandra (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gilgandra (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,063
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,063
24.8%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
914
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
914
21.4%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
899
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
899
21.0%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
550
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
550
12.9%
+4.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
332
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
332
7.8%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
182
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
182
4.3%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
80
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
80
1.9%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
67
1.6%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
48
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
48
1.1%
-0.3pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+369
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-65
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-225
-5.6pp
Not stated
+183
+4.2pp
Presbyterian
-94
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-50
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-17
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-9
-0.3pp
International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres)
+5
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Gilgandra (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,063 | 24.8% | 37.4% | 694 | 16.4% | 26.0% | +369 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 914 | 21.4% | 21.0% | 979 | 23.2% | 23.8% | -65 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 899 | 21.0% | 17.0% | 1,124 | 26.6% | 21.9% | -225 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 550 | 12.9% | 7.7% | 367 | 8.7% | 9.3% | +183 | +4.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 332 | 7.8% | 2.6% | 426 | 10.1% | 3.5% | -94 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 182 | 4.3% | 3.3% | 232 | 5.5% | 4.5% | -50 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 80 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 63 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 67 | 1.6% | 0.7% | 84 | 2.0% | 0.8% | -17 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 48 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 57 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| International Network of Churches (Christian Outreach Centres) | 25 | 0.6% | 0.1% | 20 | 0.5% | 0.1% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 4,278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.