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 Elaine, accounting for 41.5% (95 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elaine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elaine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elaine, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
95
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
95
41.5%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
50
21.8%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
38
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
38
16.6%
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
28
12.2%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-13
-6.0pp
Not stated
+13
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Elaine. 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 | 95 | 41.5% | 45.4% | 64 | 28.2% | 35.1% | +31 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 21.8% | 24.5% | 63 | 27.8% | 28.5% | -13 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 38 | 16.6% | 6.0% | 25 | 11.0% | 8.7% | +13 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 12.2% | 9.0% | 33 | 14.5% | 12.2% | -5 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.