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 (WA), accounting for 39.7% (692 people). This share was higher than Moora (S) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 6,230 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moora (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moora (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moora (WA), with comparison markers for Moora (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
692
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
692
39.7%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
364
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
364
20.9%
-9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
260
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
260
14.9%
+5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
237
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
237
13.6%
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
57
3.3%
+1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
39
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
39
2.2%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
38
2.2%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4,808
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-6,230
-9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,742
+5.6pp
Not stated
-1,570
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
-259
+1.8pp
Baptist
-227
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-602
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Moora (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 692 | 39.7% | 39.4% | 5,500 | 25.6% | 27.6% | -4,808 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 364 | 20.9% | 19.2% | 6,594 | 30.7% | 23.6% | -6,230 | -9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 260 | 14.9% | 16.9% | 2,002 | 9.3% | 24.9% | -1,742 | +5.6pp |
| Not stated | 237 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 1,807 | 8.4% | 11.3% | -1,570 | +5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 316 | 1.5% | 3.9% | -259 | +1.8pp |
| Baptist | 39 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 266 | 1.2% | 1.8% | -227 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 640 | 3.0% | 2.2% | -602 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19,752 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.