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 Beaumont (WA), accounting for 42.9% (24 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 24.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Beaumont (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Beaumont (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Beaumont (WA), with comparison markers for Esperance (S).

Beaumont (WA)
Esperance (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

24

% of total

42.9%

Change from 2016

+24.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

+11.9pp

Data table

Religion for Beaumont (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).

Religion for Beaumont (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
Religion for Beaumont (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Esperance (S)%Count%Esperance (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2442.9%48.9%918.0%33.1%+15+24.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia1017.9%10.8%36.0%17.2%+7+11.9pp
Total56100.0%100.0%50100.0%100.0%+60.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.