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 Gumma, accounting for 35.6% (172 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 91 people, while its share fell by 35.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gumma - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gumma in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gumma, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
172
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
-
172
35.6%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
96
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-35.7pp
96
19.9%
-35.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-26.2pp
88
18.2%
-26.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-
52
10.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
16
3.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
15
3.1%
-
Paganism
2021 count
11
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+91
-35.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+84
-26.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gumma. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 172 | 35.6% | 40.4% | - | - | 29.2% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 96 | 19.9% | 17.2% | 5 | 55.6% | 19.4% | +91 | -35.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 18.2% | 15.8% | 4 | 44.4% | 21.7% | +84 | -26.2pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 10.8% | 9.5% | - | - | 10.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 3.3% | 3.6% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.1% | 3.1% | - | - | 4.0% | - | - |
| Paganism | 11 | 2.3% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +474 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.