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 Wittenoom Hills, accounting for 80% (12 people). This share was higher than Esperance (S) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1 people and 44.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wittenoom Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wittenoom Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Esperance (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wittenoom Hills, with comparison markers for Esperance (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
80.0%
Change from 2016
+44.5pp
12
80.0%
+44.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+44.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wittenoom Hills. 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 | 12 | 80.0% | 48.9% | 11 | 35.5% | 33.1% | +1 | +44.5pp |
| Total | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.