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 Clarendon (Vic.), accounting for 36% (58 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 12 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarendon (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarendon (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarendon (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
58
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
58
36.0%
-3.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
48
29.8%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
14
8.7%
-9.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
14
8.7%
+3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
14
8.7%
+5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
-3.9pp
No Religion, so described
+11
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-9.5pp
Uniting Church
+7
+3.8pp
Not stated
+9
+5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Clarendon (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 | 58 | 36.0% | 24.5% | 57 | 39.9% | 28.5% | +1 | -3.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 29.8% | 45.4% | 37 | 25.9% | 35.1% | +11 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 26 | 18.2% | 12.2% | -12 | -9.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 8.7% | 2.9% | 7 | 4.9% | 4.3% | +7 | +3.8pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 5 | 3.5% | 8.7% | +9 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.