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 Coimadai, accounting for 38.7% (151 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 44 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coimadai - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coimadai in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coimadai, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
151
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
151
38.7%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
122
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
122
31.3%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
45
11.5%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
20
5.1%
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
4.6%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
2.8%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
10
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
2.6%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+44
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-14
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-3.8pp
Not stated
-16
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
0
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
0
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+2
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Coimadai. 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 | 151 | 38.7% | 45.4% | 107 | 26.8% | 35.1% | +44 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 122 | 31.3% | 24.5% | 136 | 34.0% | 28.5% | -14 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 11.5% | 9.0% | 61 | 15.3% | 12.2% | -16 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 36 | 9.0% | 8.7% | -16 | -3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 4.6% | 2.0% | 18 | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 11 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 10 | 2.6% | 0.9% | 8 | 2.0% | 0.7% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.