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 Moorbel, accounting for 35.3% (85 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 80 people and 20.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moorbel - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moorbel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorbel, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
85
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+20.6pp
85
35.3%
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
67
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
67
27.8%
-7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
42
17.4%
-3.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-
16
6.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-14.8pp
14
5.8%
-14.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+80
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
+55
-7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+35
-3.2pp
Not stated
+7
-14.8pp
Data table
Religion for Moorbel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 85 | 35.3% | 26.5% | 5 | 14.7% | 17.5% | +80 | +20.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 67 | 27.8% | 25.4% | 12 | 35.3% | 27.9% | +55 | -7.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 17.4% | 22.6% | 7 | 20.6% | 26.6% | +35 | -3.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 6.6% | 2.4% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 14 | 5.8% | 8.3% | 7 | 20.6% | 8.3% | +7 | -14.8pp |
| Total | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +207 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.