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 Moorngag, accounting for 45.8% (33 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 9 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moorngag - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moorngag in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorngag, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
33
45.8%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
20
27.8%
+6.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
0
+6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Moorngag. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 33 | 45.8% | 42.5% | 33 | 35.9% | 31.3% | 0 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 27.8% | 18.3% | 20 | 21.7% | 21.1% | 0 | +6.1pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.