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 Gap Ridge, accounting for 19.9% (34 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people, while its share fell by 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gap Ridge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gap Ridge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gap Ridge, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
61.4%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
105
61.4%
+21.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
34
19.9%
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
19
11.1%
-8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+75
+21.9pp
No Religion, so described
+15
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
+4
-8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Gap Ridge. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Karratha (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 105 | 61.4% | 18.7% | 30 | 39.5% | 15.2% | +75 | +21.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 19.9% | 46.9% | 19 | 25.0% | 35.1% | +15 | -5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 15 | 19.7% | 21.1% | +4 | -8.6pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 76 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +95 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.