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 Korweinguboora (part), accounting for 47.6% (89 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Korweinguboora (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Korweinguboora (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Korweinguboora (part), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
89
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
89
47.6%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
25.7%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
20
10.7%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
+6
+0.4pp
Not stated
-4
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Korweinguboora (part). 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 | 89 | 47.6% | 45.4% | 59 | 35.5% | 35.1% | +30 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 25.7% | 24.5% | 42 | 25.3% | 28.5% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 10.7% | 6.0% | 24 | 14.5% | 8.7% | -4 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.