Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Neridup, accounting for 43.8% (39 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 14 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Neridup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Neridup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Neridup, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
-14
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Neridup. 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 | 39 | 43.8% | 48.9% | 41 | 29.3% | 33.1% | -2 | +14.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 16.9% | 11.6% | 29 | 20.7% | 15.9% | -14 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.