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 Howick (WA), accounting for 54.5% (24 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Howick (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Howick (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Howick (WA), with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
24
54.5%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
10
22.7%
+16.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
+6
+16.1pp
Data table
Religion for Howick (WA). 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 | 24 | 54.5% | 48.9% | 28 | 45.9% | 33.1% | -4 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 22.7% | 11.6% | 4 | 6.6% | 15.9% | +6 | +16.1pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.