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 Gloucester, accounting for 34.1% (1,071 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 918 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gloucester - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gloucester in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gloucester, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,071
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,071
34.1%
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
812
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
812
25.9%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
445
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
445
14.2%
-9.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
180
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
180
5.7%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
170
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
170
5.4%
-2.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
149
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
149
4.7%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
89
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
89
2.8%
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
78
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
78
2.5%
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
28
0.9%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
20
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
20
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+918
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+731
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
+333
-9.7pp
Uniting Church
+150
-0.7pp
Not stated
+133
-2.5pp
Presbyterian
+129
+0.4pp
Baptist
+86
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+65
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Gloucester. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,071 | 34.1% | 36.2% | 153 | 32.6% | 24.4% | +918 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 812 | 25.9% | 22.6% | 81 | 17.3% | 28.6% | +731 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 445 | 14.2% | 16.7% | 112 | 23.9% | 19.1% | +333 | -9.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 180 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 30 | 6.4% | 5.4% | +150 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 170 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 37 | 7.9% | 9.0% | +133 | -2.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 149 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 20 | 4.3% | 3.9% | +129 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 89 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.6% | 2.1% | +86 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 78 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 13 | 2.8% | 2.1% | +65 | -0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 28 | 0.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 20 | 0.6% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 3,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 469 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,672 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.