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 Bunding, accounting for 42.5% (31 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bunding - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bunding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bunding, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+18.1pp
31
42.5%
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
14
19.2%
-10.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
-10.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bunding. 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 | 31 | 42.5% | 45.4% | 10 | 24.4% | 35.1% | +21 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 19.2% | 24.5% | 12 | 29.3% | 28.5% | +2 | -10.1pp |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.