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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Gilgering, accounting for 34.6% (28 people). This share was lower than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which increased by 7 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gilgering - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gilgering in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gilgering, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
+7
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
0
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Gilgering. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 34.6% | 43.8% | 30 | 36.6% | 32.9% | -2 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 27.2% | 19.2% | 18 | 22.0% | 22.7% | +4 | +5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 16.0% | 3.8% | 6 | 7.3% | 4.9% | +7 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 10 | 12.2% | 14.5% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.