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 Long Forest, accounting for 49.9% (173 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 24 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Long Forest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Long Forest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Long Forest, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
173
% of total
49.9%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
173
49.9%
+6.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
84
24.2%
-5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
33
9.5%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
4.6%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
12
3.5%
-4.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+6.7pp
Western Catholic
-24
-5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.3pp
Not stated
-18
-4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Long Forest. 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 | 173 | 49.9% | 45.4% | 158 | 43.2% | 35.1% | +15 | +6.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 24.2% | 24.5% | 108 | 29.5% | 28.5% | -24 | -5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 34 | 9.3% | 12.2% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 4.6% | 2.9% | 18 | 4.9% | 4.3% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 30 | 8.2% | 8.7% | -18 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 366 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.