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 Scaddan, accounting for 38.5% (37 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3,434 people, while its share rose by 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scaddan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scaddan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scaddan, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
37
38.5%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
14
14.6%
-2.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
13
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
13
13.5%
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
12
12.5%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3,434
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-1,700
-2.1pp
Lutheran
-16
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,312
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Scaddan. 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 | 37 | 38.5% | 48.9% | 3,471 | 33.8% | 33.1% | -3,434 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 1,714 | 16.7% | 15.9% | -1,700 | -2.1pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 13.5% | 1.3% | 29 | 0.3% | 1.3% | -16 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 1,324 | 12.9% | 17.2% | -1,312 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10,176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.