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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Gangat, accounting for 36.7% (11 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 3 people and 14 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Gangat - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Gangat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gangat, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Gangat
Mid-Coast (A)

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

43.3%

Change from 2016

+23.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

11

% of total

36.7%

Change from 2016

-7.3pp

Data table

Religion for Gangat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Gangat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Gangat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
Not stated1343.3%8.2%520.0%9.0%+8+23.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1136.7%22.6%1144.0%28.6%0-7.3pp
Total30100.0%100.0%25100.0%100.0%+50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.