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 Moorabool (S), accounting for 45.4% (17,070 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,921 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moorabool (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moorabool (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorabool (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17,070
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
17,070
45.4%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
9,202
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
9,202
24.5%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,391
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3,391
9.0%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,251
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
2,251
6.0%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,089
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,089
2.9%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
737
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
737
2.0%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
517
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
517
1.4%
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
515
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
515
1.4%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
388
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
388
1.0%
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
324
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
324
0.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,921
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
+157
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-487
-3.2pp
Not stated
-503
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-275
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+102
0.0pp
Sikhism
+425
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
-185
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+267
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+110
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Moorabool (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 17,070 | 45.4% | 44.9% | 11,149 | 35.1% | 33.7% | +5,921 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 9,202 | 24.5% | 19.7% | 9,045 | 28.5% | 22.7% | +157 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,391 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 3,878 | 12.2% | 13.3% | -487 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 2,251 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 2,754 | 8.7% | 9.8% | -503 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,089 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1,364 | 4.3% | 6.5% | -275 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 737 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 635 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +102 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 517 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 92 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +425 | +1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 515 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 700 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -185 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 388 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 121 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +267 | +0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 324 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 214 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +110 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 37,628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31,787 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,841 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.