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 Gillenbah, accounting for 20.3% (24 people). This share was lower than Narrandera (A) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 22 people and 12.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Gillenbah - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Gillenbah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gillenbah, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).

Gillenbah
Narrandera (A)

Not stated

2021 count

49

% of total

41.5%

Change from 2016

+13.8pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

24

% of total

20.3%

Change from 2016

+6.8pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

17

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

+4.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

-12.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

14

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

-4.3pp

Data table

Religion for Gillenbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).

Religion for Gillenbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
Religion for Gillenbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Narrandera (A)%Count%Narrandera (A)%Countpp
Not stated4941.5%10.0%4127.7%11.9%+8+13.8pp
No Religion, so described2420.3%29.5%2013.5%19.4%+4+6.8pp
Uniting Church1714.4%6.4%1510.1%8.4%+2+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1411.9%19.6%3624.3%24.1%-22-12.4pp
Western Catholic1411.9%24.0%2416.2%26.4%-10-4.3pp
Total118100.0%100.0%148100.0%100.0%-300.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.