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 Bungaree (Vic.), accounting for 35.1% (102 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bungaree (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bungaree (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bungaree (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
102
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
102
35.1%
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
88
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
88
30.2%
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
42
14.4%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
25
8.6%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
14
4.8%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
3.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-6
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
+23
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-0.3pp
Not stated
+5
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bungaree (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 102 | 35.1% | 24.5% | 108 | 40.6% | 28.5% | -6 | -5.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 88 | 30.2% | 45.4% | 65 | 24.4% | 35.1% | +23 | +5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 14.4% | 9.0% | 39 | 14.7% | 12.2% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 8.6% | 6.0% | 20 | 7.5% | 8.7% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 4.8% | 2.9% | 16 | 6.0% | 4.3% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 3.8% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Total | 291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.