Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 No religion, which increased by 31 people and 16 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millbrook (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+20
+7.6pp
No Religion, so described
+31
+16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-5.4pp
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% | 63 | 40.9% | 28.5% | +20 | +7.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 37.4% | 45.4% | 33 | 21.4% | 35.1% | +31 | +16.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 20 | 13.0% | 12.2% | -7 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.