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 Mooreville, accounting for 51.2% (186 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 666 people, while its share rose by 13.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mooreville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mooreville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mooreville, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
186
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
186
51.2%
+13.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
64
17.6%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
53
14.6%
-7.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
34
9.4%
+1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
13
3.6%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-666
+13.6pp
Western Catholic
-391
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-456
-7.9pp
Not stated
-135
+1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-36
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mooreville. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 186 | 51.2% | 53.5% | 852 | 37.6% | 37.6% | -666 | +13.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 17.6% | 11.4% | 455 | 20.1% | 15.4% | -391 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 14.6% | 11.2% | 509 | 22.5% | 18.3% | -456 | -7.9pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 9.4% | 6.7% | 169 | 7.5% | 8.6% | -135 | +1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 49 | 2.2% | 3.4% | -36 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,900 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.