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 Scaddan, accounting for 38.5% (37 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 3.1 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scaddan, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
+6
+8.3pp
Lutheran
+5
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.1pp
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% | 36 | 28.1% | 33.1% | +1 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 8 | 6.3% | 15.9% | +6 | +8.3pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 13.5% | 1.3% | 8 | 6.3% | 1.3% | +5 | +7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 20 | 15.6% | 17.2% | -8 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.