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 Nilgen, accounting for 50.6% (123 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nilgen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nilgen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nilgen, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
123
% of total
50.6%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
123
50.6%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
46
18.9%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
33
13.6%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
14
5.8%
-6.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
4.1%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
+10
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-3.8pp
Not stated
-13
-6.5pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Nilgen. 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 | 123 | 50.6% | 44.2% | 91 | 41.6% | 32.6% | +32 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 18.9% | 15.3% | 36 | 16.4% | 17.7% | +10 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 13.6% | 14.9% | 38 | 17.4% | 21.2% | -5 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 27 | 12.3% | 11.5% | -13 | -6.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 12 | 5.5% | 4.5% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.