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 Cargerie, accounting for 65.9% (27 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 348 people, while its share rose by 32.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cargerie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cargerie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cargerie, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
65.9%
Change from 2016
+32.2pp
27
65.9%
+32.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+20.6pp
11
26.8%
+20.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-348
+32.2pp
Not stated
-58
+20.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cargerie. 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 | 27 | 65.9% | 45.4% | 375 | 33.7% | 35.1% | -348 | +32.2pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 26.8% | 6.0% | 69 | 6.2% | 8.7% | -58 | +20.6pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,072 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.