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 Norseman, accounting for 39.1% (212 people). This share was lower than Dundas (S) (40.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 48 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Norseman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Norseman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dundas (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Norseman, with comparison markers for Dundas (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
212
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
212
39.1%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
112
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
112
20.7%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
82
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
82
15.1%
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
52
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
52
9.6%
-1.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
17
3.1%
+1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
17
3.1%
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
14
2.6%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+2.5pp
Not stated
+40
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-48
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-1.7pp
Buddhism
+8
+1.5pp
Baptist
+14
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Norseman. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dundas (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dundas (S)% | Count | % | Dundas (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 212 | 39.1% | 40.2% | 211 | 36.6% | 33.6% | +1 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 112 | 20.7% | 22.3% | 72 | 12.5% | 19.9% | +40 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 82 | 15.1% | 13.4% | 130 | 22.5% | 19.9% | -48 | -7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 65 | 11.3% | 11.4% | -13 | -1.7pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +14 | +2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 10 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +4 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 577 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.