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 Moorland (NSW), accounting for 44.6% (229 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 89 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moorland (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moorland (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorland (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
229
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
229
44.6%
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
126
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
126
24.5%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
60
11.7%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
28
5.4%
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
19
3.7%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
16
3.1%
-3.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+89
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
-3
-1.3pp
Not stated
-23
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
-16
-3.5pp
Data table
Religion for Moorland (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 229 | 44.6% | 36.2% | 140 | 29.0% | 24.4% | +89 | +15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 126 | 24.5% | 22.6% | 148 | 30.6% | 28.6% | -22 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 60 | 11.7% | 16.7% | 63 | 13.0% | 19.1% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 51 | 10.6% | 9.0% | -23 | -5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 7 | 1.4% | 2.1% | +12 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 32 | 6.6% | 5.4% | -16 | -3.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 2.1% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 514 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.