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 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
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Baptist
Christianity, nfd
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.