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 Windabout, accounting for 40.3% (48 people). This share was lower than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 25 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Windabout - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Windabout 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 Windabout, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+13.1pp
Not stated
+14
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
+2
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-17.0pp
Data table
Religion for Windabout. 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 | 48 | 40.3% | 48.9% | 37 | 27.2% | 33.1% | +11 | +13.1pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 19.3% | 11.8% | 9 | 6.6% | 13.3% | +14 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 15 | 11.0% | 15.9% | +2 | +3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 38 | 27.9% | 17.2% | -25 | -17.0pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.