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 Coomberdale, accounting for 23.5% (12 people). This share was lower than Moora (S) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 7 people and 7.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Coomberdale - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Coomberdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Coomberdale, with comparison markers for Moora (S).

Coomberdale
Moora (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

12

% of total

23.5%

Change from 2016

-7.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

21.6%

Change from 2016

+11.9pp

Data table

Religion for Coomberdale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).

Religion for Coomberdale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
Religion for Coomberdale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moora (S)%Count%Moora (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1223.5%39.4%1930.6%27.6%-7-7.1pp
Western Catholic1121.6%19.2%69.7%23.6%+5+11.9pp
Total51100.0%100.0%62100.0%100.0%-110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.