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 Ingliston, accounting for 37.5% (33 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 420 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ingliston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ingliston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ingliston, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
33
37.5%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+20.6pp
26
29.5%
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
25
28.4%
+9.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-420
-3.8pp
Not stated
-72
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
-186
+9.2pp
Data table
Religion for Ingliston. 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 | 33 | 37.5% | 45.4% | 453 | 41.3% | 35.1% | -420 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 29.5% | 6.0% | 98 | 8.9% | 8.7% | -72 | +20.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 28.4% | 24.5% | 211 | 19.2% | 28.5% | -186 | +9.2pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,097 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,009 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.