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 Bacchus Marsh, accounting for 44.6% (3,480 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,295 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bacchus Marsh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bacchus Marsh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bacchus Marsh, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,480
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
3,480
44.6%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,792
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,792
23.0%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
774
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
774
9.9%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
450
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
450
5.8%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
224
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
224
2.9%
-1.9pp
Sikhism
2021 count
152
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
152
1.9%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
148
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
148
1.9%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
121
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
121
1.6%
-0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
109
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
109
1.4%
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
77
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
77
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,295
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
+47
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-98
-3.8pp
Not stated
-91
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-80
-1.9pp
Sikhism
+122
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+44
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-25
-0.7pp
Hinduism
+70
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+30
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bacchus Marsh. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | % | Moorabool (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,480 | 44.6% | 45.4% | 2,185 | 34.3% | 35.1% | +1,295 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,792 | 23.0% | 24.5% | 1,745 | 27.4% | 28.5% | +47 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 774 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 872 | 13.7% | 12.2% | -98 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 450 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 541 | 8.5% | 8.7% | -91 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 224 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 304 | 4.8% | 4.3% | -80 | -1.9pp |
| Sikhism | 152 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 30 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +122 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 148 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 104 | 1.6% | 2.0% | +44 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 121 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 146 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -25 | -0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 109 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 39 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +70 | +0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 77 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 47 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +30 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 7,795 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,374 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,421 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.