Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Gregory (WA), accounting for 41.5% (22 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gregory (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gregory (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gregory (WA), with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+2.8pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+18.9pp
Data table
Religion for Gregory (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 41.5% | 17.7% | 24 | 38.7% | 24.2% | -2 | +2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 22 | 41.5% | 39.3% | 14 | 22.6% | 31.9% | +8 | +18.9pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.