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 Pink Lake, accounting for 52.6% (544 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 219 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pink Lake - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pink Lake in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pink Lake, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
544
% of total
52.6%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
544
52.6%
+16.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
156
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
156
15.1%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
116
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
116
11.2%
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
94
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
94
9.1%
-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
34
3.3%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
29
2.8%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
1.1%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
1.0%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+219
+16.6pp
Not stated
+36
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
-39
-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.6pp
Lutheran
0
-0.1pp
Baptist
-1
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Pink Lake. 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 | 544 | 52.6% | 48.9% | 325 | 36.0% | 33.1% | +219 | +16.6pp |
| Not stated | 156 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 120 | 13.3% | 13.3% | +36 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 116 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 163 | 18.1% | 17.2% | -47 | -6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 94 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 133 | 14.7% | 15.9% | -39 | -5.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 34 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 49 | 5.4% | 5.5% | -15 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 31 | 3.4% | 4.3% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 11 | 1.2% | 1.5% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 10 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,034 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.