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 Myrup, accounting for 42.7% (220 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Myrup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Myrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myrup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
220
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
220
42.7%
+8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
99
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
99
19.2%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
69
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
69
13.4%
-9.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
48
9.3%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
40
7.8%
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
20
3.9%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+8.4pp
Not stated
+36
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-45
-9.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
-26
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Myrup. 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 | 220 | 42.7% | 48.9% | 169 | 34.3% | 33.1% | +51 | +8.4pp |
| Not stated | 99 | 19.2% | 11.8% | 63 | 12.8% | 13.3% | +36 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 69 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 114 | 23.1% | 17.2% | -45 | -9.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 48 | 9.3% | 4.8% | 32 | 6.5% | 5.5% | +16 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 66 | 13.4% | 15.9% | -26 | -5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 16 | 3.2% | 4.3% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 515 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.