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 Colbrook, accounting for 31.4% (11 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 7 people and 27.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Colbrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Colbrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colbrook, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
11
31.4%
+10.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
11
31.4%
+17.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+10.0pp
Not stated
+7
+17.1pp
Data table
Religion for Colbrook. 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 | 11 | 31.4% | 24.5% | 6 | 21.4% | 28.5% | +5 | +10.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 31.4% | 6.0% | 4 | 14.3% | 8.7% | +7 | +17.1pp |
| Total | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.