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 Dalyup, accounting for 50% (75 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dalyup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dalyup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalyup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
75
50.0%
+19.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
19
12.7%
-12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
18
12.0%
+4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
9.3%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
10
6.7%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+19.6pp
Not stated
-27
-12.7pp
Western Catholic
+4
+4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Dalyup. 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 | 75 | 50.0% | 48.9% | 55 | 30.4% | 33.1% | +20 | +19.6pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 46 | 25.4% | 13.3% | -27 | -12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 12.0% | 11.6% | 14 | 7.7% | 15.9% | +4 | +4.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 9.3% | 4.8% | 15 | 8.3% | 5.5% | -1 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 14 | 7.7% | 17.2% | -4 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.