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 Monjingup, accounting for 50.5% (200 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 70 people and 20.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monjingup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monjingup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monjingup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
200
% of total
50.5%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
200
50.5%
+20.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
62
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
62
15.7%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
46
11.6%
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
46
11.6%
-7.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
14
3.5%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+70
+20.8pp
Not stated
+1
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-42
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
-38
-7.6pp
Lutheran
+9
+2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Monjingup. 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 | 200 | 50.5% | 48.9% | 130 | 29.7% | 33.1% | +70 | +20.8pp |
| Not stated | 62 | 15.7% | 11.8% | 61 | 13.9% | 13.3% | +1 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 88 | 20.1% | 17.2% | -42 | -8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 84 | 19.2% | 15.9% | -38 | -7.6pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +9 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.