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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Blakeville, accounting for 48.7% (19 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 76 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blakeville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blakeville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakeville, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+22.7pp
19
48.7%
+22.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
11
28.2%
-15.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-33
+22.7pp
No Religion, so described
-76
-15.3pp
Data table
Religion for Blakeville. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 48.7% | 24.5% | 52 | 26.0% | 28.5% | -33 | +22.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 28.2% | 45.4% | 87 | 43.5% | 35.1% | -76 | -15.3pp |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -161 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.