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 Bullarook, accounting for 45.8% (33 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 20 people and 18 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bullarook - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bullarook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bullarook, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).

Bullarook
Moorabool (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

33

% of total

45.8%

Change from 2016

+4.3pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

18

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

13.9%

Change from 2016

-18.0pp

Data table

Religion for Bullarook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).

Religion for Bullarook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Religion for Bullarook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moorabool (S)%Count%Moorabool (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic3345.8%24.5%3941.5%28.5%-6+4.3pp
No Religion, so described1825.0%45.4%1516.0%35.1%+3+9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia1013.9%9.0%3031.9%12.2%-20-18.0pp
Total72100.0%100.0%94100.0%100.0%-220.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.