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 Dunnstown, accounting for 58.5% (144 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 138 people and 32.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunnstown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunnstown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunnstown, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
144
% of total
58.5%
Change from 2016
+32.4pp
144
58.5%
+32.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
64
26.0%
+8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
17
6.9%
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
10
4.1%
-17.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+138
+32.4pp
No Religion, so described
+60
+8.6pp
Not stated
+14
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
-17.6pp
Data table
Religion for Dunnstown. 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 | 144 | 58.5% | 24.5% | 6 | 26.1% | 28.5% | +138 | +32.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 26.0% | 45.4% | 4 | 17.4% | 35.1% | +60 | +8.6pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 3 | 13.0% | 8.7% | +14 | -6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 4.1% | 9.0% | 5 | 21.7% | 12.2% | +5 | -17.6pp |
| Total | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +223 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.