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 Chadwick, accounting for 57.6% (91 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 234 people, while its share rose by 28.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chadwick - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chadwick in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chadwick, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
91
% of total
57.6%
Change from 2016
+28.3pp
91
57.6%
+28.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
31
19.6%
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
15
9.5%
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
11
7.0%
-6.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-234
+28.3pp
Not stated
-43
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-148
-5.2pp
Western Catholic
-143
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Chadwick. 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 | 91 | 57.6% | 48.9% | 325 | 29.3% | 33.1% | -234 | +28.3pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 19.6% | 11.8% | 74 | 6.7% | 13.3% | -43 | +12.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 163 | 14.7% | 17.2% | -148 | -5.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 154 | 13.9% | 15.9% | -143 | -6.9pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -952 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.