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 Condingup, accounting for 46.3% (133 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 21 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Condingup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Condingup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Condingup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+3.1pp
Not stated
+2
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
-12
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
+4
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
+5
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Condingup. 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 | 133 | 46.3% | 48.9% | 118 | 43.2% | 33.1% | +15 | +3.1pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 49 | 17.9% | 13.3% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 55 | 20.1% | 17.2% | -21 | -8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 36 | 13.2% | 15.9% | -12 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9 | 3.3% | 4.3% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 3.8% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 3.8% | 1.3% | 6 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +5 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.