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 Blackwood (Vic.), accounting for 64.7% (244 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 114 people and 21.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blackwood (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blackwood (Vic.) 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 Blackwood (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+114
+21.7pp
Western Catholic
-3
-3.9pp
Not stated
-19
-8.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-6.8pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
+1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Blackwood (Vic.). 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 | 244 | 64.7% | 45.4% | 130 | 43.0% | 35.1% | +114 | +21.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 11.7% | 24.5% | 47 | 15.6% | 28.5% | -3 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 44 | 14.6% | 8.7% | -19 | -8.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 6.4% | 9.0% | 40 | 13.2% | 12.2% | -16 | -6.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 3.4% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 11 | 2.9% | 0.6% | 7 | 2.3% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 9 | 3.0% | 4.3% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 377 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.