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 Invergowrie, accounting for 50.8% (399 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 381 people and 28 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Invergowrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Invergowrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Invergowrie, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
399
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+28.0pp
399
50.8%
+28.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
142
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
142
18.1%
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
109
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
109
13.9%
-10.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
39
5.0%
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
31
3.9%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
18
2.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
15
1.9%
-13.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+381
+28.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+123
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
+90
-10.2pp
Not stated
+31
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+3
-13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Invergowrie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 399 | 50.8% | 36.2% | 18 | 22.8% | 23.9% | +381 | +28.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 142 | 18.1% | 22.7% | 19 | 24.1% | 29.2% | +123 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 109 | 13.9% | 18.5% | 19 | 24.1% | 20.5% | +90 | -10.2pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 8 | 10.1% | 9.2% | +31 | -5.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 3.9% | 2.0% | 3 | 3.8% | 1.6% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 2.3% | 3.1% | - | - | 4.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 12 | 15.2% | 4.8% | +3 | -13.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 10 | 1.3% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 786 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +707 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.