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 Millbrook (Vic.), accounting for 48.5% (83 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 65 people and 22 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millbrook (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millbrook (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millbrook (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
83
% of total
48.5%
Change from 2016
+22.0pp
83
48.5%
+22.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+21.2pp
64
37.4%
+21.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
13
7.6%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+65
+22.0pp
No Religion, so described
+53
+21.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Millbrook (Vic.). 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 | 83 | 48.5% | 24.5% | 18 | 26.5% | 28.5% | +65 | +22.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 37.4% | 45.4% | 11 | 16.2% | 35.1% | +53 | +21.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 10 | 14.7% | 12.2% | +3 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.