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 Moto, accounting for 37.3% (53 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moto - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moto in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moto, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
53
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
53
37.3%
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
40
28.2%
-10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
11
7.7%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
11
7.7%
-3.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
10
7.0%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+21.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-10.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-3.7pp
Not stated
-3
-3.7pp
Baptist
-4
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Moto. 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 | 53 | 37.3% | 36.2% | 19 | 15.4% | 24.4% | +34 | +21.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 28.2% | 22.6% | 47 | 38.2% | 28.6% | -7 | -10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 7.7% | 16.7% | 14 | 11.4% | 19.1% | -3 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 14 | 11.4% | 9.0% | -3 | -3.7pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 7.0% | 1.7% | 14 | 11.4% | 2.1% | -4 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.