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 Gooramadda, accounting for 56.1% (32 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 71 people, while its share rose by 23.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Gooramadda - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Gooramadda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gooramadda, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).

Gooramadda
Indigo (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

32

% of total

56.1%

Change from 2016

+23.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

19.3%

Change from 2016

+9.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

+4.4pp

Data table

Religion for Gooramadda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).

Religion for Gooramadda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Religion for Gooramadda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Indigo (S)%Count%Indigo (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3256.1%47.2%10332.2%33.1%-71+23.9pp
Not stated1119.3%8.0%309.4%9.3%-19+9.9pp
Western Catholic1017.5%17.5%4213.1%20.7%-32+4.4pp
Total57100.0%100.0%320100.0%100.0%-2630.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.