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 Castletown, accounting for 50% (1,987 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 713 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Castletown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Castletown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castletown, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,987
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+18.1pp
1,987
50.0%
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
478
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
478
12.0%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
435
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
435
11.0%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
367
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
367
9.2%
-6.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
208
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
208
5.2%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
126
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
126
3.2%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
71
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
71
1.8%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
58
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
58
1.5%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
44
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
44
1.1%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
25
0.6%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+713
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
-245
-6.1pp
Not stated
-38
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-278
-6.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-47
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-59
-1.4pp
Baptist
-1
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-25
-0.6pp
Lutheran
+6
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-41
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Castletown. 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 | 1,987 | 50.0% | 48.9% | 1,274 | 31.9% | 33.1% | +713 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 478 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 723 | 18.1% | 15.9% | -245 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 435 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 473 | 11.8% | 13.3% | -38 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 367 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 645 | 16.1% | 17.2% | -278 | -6.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 208 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 255 | 6.4% | 5.5% | -47 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 126 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 185 | 4.6% | 4.3% | -59 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 71 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 72 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 58 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 83 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -25 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 44 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 38 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 25 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 66 | 1.7% | 1.0% | -41 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 3,971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.