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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Moorilda, accounting for 26.3% (10 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 3 people, while its share fell by 8.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Moorilda - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Moorilda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Moorilda, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).

Moorilda
Blayney (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

26.3%

Change from 2016

-8.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

26.3%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Moorilda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).

Religion for Moorilda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
Religion for Moorilda. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Blayney (A)%Count%Blayney (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic1026.3%24.7%735.0%28.5%+3-8.7pp
Not stated1026.3%7.6%--8.2%--
Total38100.0%100.0%20100.0%100.0%+180.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.