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 Gnowangerup (S), accounting for 43.8% (527 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 177 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gnowangerup (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gnowangerup (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gnowangerup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
527
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
527
43.8%
+14.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
160
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
160
13.3%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
127
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
127
10.6%
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
120
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
120
10.0%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
82
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
82
6.8%
-1.2pp
Brethren
2021 count
82
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
82
6.8%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
32
2.7%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
2.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+177
+14.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-63
-5.1pp
Not stated
-25
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-24
-1.9pp
Baptist
-15
-1.2pp
Brethren
-24
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Gnowangerup (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 | 527 | 43.8% | 45.6% | 350 | 28.9% | 33.8% | +177 | +14.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 160 | 13.3% | 11.3% | 223 | 18.4% | 16.4% | -63 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 127 | 10.6% | 12.1% | 152 | 12.6% | 12.4% | -25 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 120 | 10.0% | 15.7% | 144 | 11.9% | 19.3% | -24 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 82 | 6.8% | 1.6% | 97 | 8.0% | 1.8% | -15 | -1.2pp |
| Brethren | 82 | 6.8% | 0.1% | 106 | 8.8% | 0.1% | -24 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 45 | 3.7% | 3.2% | -13 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 30 | 2.5% | 3.3% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,203 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.