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 Morrisons, accounting for 47.4% (54 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 18.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Morrisons - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Morrisons in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Morrisons, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).

Morrisons
Moorabool (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

54

% of total

47.4%

Change from 2016

+18.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

22

% of total

19.3%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

18.4%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

17

% of total

14.9%

Change from 2016

-5.1pp

Data table

Religion for Morrisons. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).

Religion for Morrisons. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Religion for Morrisons. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moorabool (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moorabool (S)%Count%Moorabool (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5447.4%45.4%3229.1%35.1%+22+18.3pp
Western Catholic2219.3%24.5%2421.8%28.5%-2-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia2118.4%9.0%2320.9%12.2%-2-2.5pp
Not stated1714.9%6.0%2220.0%8.7%-5-5.1pp
Total114100.0%100.0%110100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.