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 Noorat, accounting for 32.9% (103 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Noorat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Noorat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noorat, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
103
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
103
32.9%
+7.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
97
31.0%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
41
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
41
13.1%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
10.2%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
28
8.9%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
3.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+7.0pp
Western Catholic
-12
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-10
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+0.7pp
Not stated
-1
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
0
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Noorat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 103 | 32.9% | 41.3% | 87 | 25.9% | 29.0% | +16 | +7.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 31.0% | 22.9% | 109 | 32.4% | 26.6% | -12 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 41 | 13.1% | 4.5% | 51 | 15.2% | 6.2% | -10 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 32 | 9.5% | 11.9% | 0 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 8.9% | 8.3% | 29 | 8.6% | 10.1% | -1 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 3.8% | 7.8% | 12 | 3.6% | 10.1% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 336 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.