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 Coomalbidgup, accounting for 31.7% (44 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 5 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coomalbidgup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coomalbidgup 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 Coomalbidgup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-0.9pp
Not stated
+5
+3.5pp
Lutheran
+5
+3.5pp
Data table
Religion for Coomalbidgup. 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 | 44 | 31.7% | 48.9% | 43 | 31.2% | 33.1% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 23.7% | 10.8% | 34 | 24.6% | 17.2% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 24 | 17.4% | 13.3% | +5 | +3.5pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7 | 5.1% | 1.3% | +5 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.