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, accounting for 48% (432 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 151 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gingin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gingin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gingin, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
432
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
432
48.0%
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
160
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
160
17.8%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
124
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
124
13.8%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
84
9.3%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
50
5.6%
-1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
13
1.4%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
11
1.2%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+151
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
-25
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-6.5pp
Not stated
+2
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.8pp
Baptist
+9
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Gingin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 432 | 48.0% | 44.2% | 281 | 32.9% | 32.6% | +151 | +15.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 160 | 17.8% | 15.3% | 185 | 21.7% | 17.7% | -25 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 124 | 13.8% | 14.9% | 173 | 20.3% | 21.2% | -49 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 82 | 9.6% | 11.5% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 5.6% | 3.0% | 63 | 7.4% | 4.5% | -13 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4 | 0.5% | 1.0% | +9 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.2% | 3.5% | 19 | 2.2% | 2.9% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 900 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.