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 Darley, accounting for 47.5% (4,362 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,204 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darley, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,362
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
4,362
47.5%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,194
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
2,194
23.9%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
802
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
802
8.7%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
434
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
434
4.7%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
265
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
265
2.9%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
147
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
147
1.6%
-0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
118
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
118
1.3%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
112
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
112
1.2%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
102
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
102
1.1%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
82
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
82
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,204
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-73
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-138
-2.6pp
Not stated
-209
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-60
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-42
-0.7pp
Hinduism
+72
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-43
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+33
+0.3pp
Baptist
-8
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Darley. 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 | 4,362 | 47.5% | 45.4% | 3,158 | 37.8% | 35.1% | +1,204 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,194 | 23.9% | 24.5% | 2,267 | 27.1% | 28.5% | -73 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 802 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 940 | 11.3% | 12.2% | -138 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 434 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 643 | 7.7% | 8.7% | -209 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 265 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 325 | 3.9% | 4.3% | -60 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 147 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 189 | 2.3% | 2.0% | -42 | -0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 118 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 46 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +72 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 112 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 155 | 1.9% | 2.2% | -43 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 102 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 69 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +33 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 82 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 90 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +823 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.