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 West Mooreville, accounting for 58.1% (68 people). This share was higher than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Mooreville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Mooreville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Mooreville, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+20.0pp
Uniting Church
-3
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
-6
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-9.6pp
Data table
Religion for West 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 | 68 | 58.1% | 53.5% | 40 | 38.1% | 37.6% | +28 | +20.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 11.1% | 3.7% | 16 | 15.2% | 5.9% | -3 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 18 | 17.1% | 15.4% | -6 | -6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 20 | 19.0% | 18.3% | -9 | -9.6pp |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.