Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Beremboke, accounting for 55.1% (92 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beremboke - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beremboke in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beremboke, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
+14
+4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Beremboke. 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 | 92 | 55.1% | 45.4% | 62 | 44.0% | 35.1% | +30 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 27.5% | 24.5% | 32 | 22.7% | 28.5% | +14 | +4.8pp |
| Total | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.