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 No religion, which increased by 19 people and 6.3 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
-0.3pp
144
58.5%
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
64
26.0%
+6.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
17
6.9%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
10
4.1%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+10
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+6.3pp
Not stated
+7
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-5.1pp
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% | 134 | 58.8% | 28.5% | +10 | -0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 26.0% | 45.4% | 45 | 19.7% | 35.1% | +19 | +6.3pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 10 | 4.4% | 8.7% | +7 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 4.1% | 9.0% | 21 | 9.2% | 12.2% | -11 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.