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 Upper Gascoyne (S), accounting for 50.9% (85 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 58 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Gascoyne (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Gascoyne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Gascoyne (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
85
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
85
50.9%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
21
12.6%
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
18
10.8%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
17
10.2%
+4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-58
-0.7pp
Not stated
-38
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
-9
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Gascoyne (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 85 | 50.9% | 45.6% | 143 | 51.6% | 33.8% | -58 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 59 | 21.3% | 12.4% | -38 | -8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 10.8% | 15.7% | 27 | 9.7% | 19.3% | -9 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 15 | 5.4% | 16.4% | +2 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -110 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.