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 Gingin (S), accounting for 44.2% (2,455 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 750 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gingin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gingin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gingin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,455
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
2,455
44.2%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
848
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
848
15.3%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
827
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
827
14.9%
-6.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
554
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
554
10.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
194
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
194
3.5%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
166
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
166
3.0%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
117
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
117
2.1%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
75
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
75
1.4%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
62
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
62
1.1%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
40
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
40
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+750
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-76
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-280
-6.3pp
Not stated
-45
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+42
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-71
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.1pp
Baptist
+11
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Gingin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,455 | 44.2% | 45.6% | 1,705 | 32.6% | 33.8% | +750 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 848 | 15.3% | 15.7% | 924 | 17.7% | 19.3% | -76 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 827 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 1,107 | 21.2% | 16.4% | -280 | -6.3pp |
| Not stated | 554 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 599 | 11.5% | 12.4% | -45 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 194 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 152 | 2.9% | 3.3% | +42 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 166 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 237 | 4.5% | 3.2% | -71 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 117 | 2.1% | 0.9% | 119 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 75 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 67 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 62 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 51 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 40 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 34 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +329 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.