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 Clarkes Hill, accounting for 45.9% (34 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 7 people, while its share fell by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarkes Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarkes Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarkes Hill, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
34
45.9%
-0.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
17
23.0%
+5.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+7
-0.7pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+5.8pp
Data table
Religion for Clarkes Hill. 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 | 34 | 45.9% | 24.5% | 27 | 46.6% | 28.5% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 23.0% | 45.4% | 10 | 17.2% | 35.1% | +7 | +5.8pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.