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 Balliang East, accounting for 39.4% (78 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balliang East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balliang East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balliang East, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
78
39.4%
+6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
39
19.7%
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
38
19.2%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
21
10.6%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
13
6.6%
+3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+6.5pp
Not stated
+8
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
+3
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
+9
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Balliang East. 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 | 78 | 39.4% | 45.4% | 49 | 32.9% | 35.1% | +29 | +6.5pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 19.7% | 6.0% | 31 | 20.8% | 8.7% | +8 | -1.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 19.2% | 24.5% | 35 | 23.5% | 28.5% | +3 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 20 | 13.4% | 12.2% | +1 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 6.6% | 2.9% | 4 | 2.7% | 4.3% | +9 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.