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 Cascade (WA), accounting for 34.5% (38 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 15 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cascade (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cascade (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cascade (WA), with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
+7
+7.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cascade (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Esperance (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | % | Esperance (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 38 | 34.5% | 48.9% | 33 | 28.0% | 33.1% | +5 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 20.0% | 11.6% | 15 | 12.7% | 15.9% | +7 | +7.3pp |
| Total | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.