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 Moora (S), accounting for 39.4% (892 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 223 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moora (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moora (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moora (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
892
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
892
39.4%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
435
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
435
19.2%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
382
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
382
16.9%
-8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
303
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
303
13.4%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
73
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
73
3.2%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
2.3%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
46
2.0%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
20
0.9%
-0.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
11
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
0.5%
-0.1pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+223
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-138
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-223
-8.0pp
Not stated
+29
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-22
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
+0.1pp
Baptist
+2
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-15
-0.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Moora (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 892 | 39.4% | 45.6% | 669 | 27.6% | 33.8% | +223 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 435 | 19.2% | 15.7% | 573 | 23.6% | 19.3% | -138 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 382 | 16.9% | 11.3% | 605 | 24.9% | 16.4% | -223 | -8.0pp |
| Not stated | 303 | 13.4% | 12.1% | 274 | 11.3% | 12.4% | +29 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 73 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 95 | 3.9% | 3.2% | -22 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 52 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 53 | 2.2% | 3.3% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 44 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 35 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 11 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 14 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 10 | 0.4% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 2,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -164 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.