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 Esperance, accounting for 42.9% (883 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Esperance - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Esperance in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Esperance, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
883
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
-
883
42.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
288
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-
288
14.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
252
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-
252
12.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
240
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-
240
11.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
96
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-
96
4.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
67
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
67
3.3%
-
Baptist
2021 count
47
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
47
2.3%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
47
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
47
2.3%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
29
1.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
29
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Esperance. 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 | 883 | 42.9% | 48.9% | - | - | 33.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 288 | 14.0% | 10.8% | - | - | 17.2% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 252 | 12.3% | 11.6% | - | - | 15.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 240 | 11.7% | 11.8% | - | - | 13.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 96 | 4.7% | 4.8% | - | - | 5.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 67 | 3.3% | 2.9% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Baptist | 47 | 2.3% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 47 | 2.3% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 29 | 1.4% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 1.4% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Total | 2,057 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.