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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in East Munglinup, accounting for 34.8% (16 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (11.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 4 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Munglinup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Munglinup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Munglinup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
16
34.8%
+15.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
23.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+4
+15.8pp
No Religion, so described
-4
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for East Munglinup. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 34.8% | 11.6% | 12 | 19.0% | 15.9% | +4 | +15.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 23.9% | 48.9% | 15 | 23.8% | 33.1% | -4 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.