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 Dales Creek, accounting for 57% (223 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 59 people and 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dales Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dales Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dales Creek, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
223
% of total
57.0%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
223
57.0%
+16.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
70
17.9%
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
34
8.7%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
34
8.7%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+59
+16.7pp
Western Catholic
-25
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-5.6pp
Not stated
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Dales Creek. 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 | 223 | 57.0% | 45.4% | 164 | 40.3% | 35.1% | +59 | +16.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 17.9% | 24.5% | 95 | 23.3% | 28.5% | -25 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 58 | 14.3% | 12.2% | -24 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 38 | 9.3% | 8.7% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.