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 Gwambygine, accounting for 45.6% (31 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 9 people and 22.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gwambygine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gwambygine 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 Gwambygine, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-22.3pp
Western Catholic
+6
+6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Gwambygine. 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 | 31 | 45.6% | 43.8% | 24 | 44.4% | 32.9% | +7 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 22.1% | 19.2% | 24 | 44.4% | 22.7% | -9 | -22.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 17.6% | 11.6% | 6 | 11.1% | 14.5% | +6 | +6.5pp |
| Total | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.