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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mossgiel (part), accounting for 29.2% (7 people). This share was higher than Central Darling (A) (22.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mossgiel (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mossgiel (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mossgiel (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+8
+51.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mossgiel (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 17 | 70.8% | 22.0% | 9 | 19.1% | 23.0% | +8 | +51.7pp |
| Total | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.