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 Mount Doran, accounting for 42.6% (55 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 16.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Doran - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Doran in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Doran, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
55
42.6%
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
23
17.8%
-12.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
14
10.9%
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
13
10.1%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
-15
-12.8pp
Not stated
-8
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Doran. 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 | 55 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 32 | 25.8% | 35.1% | +23 | +16.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 17.8% | 24.5% | 38 | 30.6% | 28.5% | -15 | -12.8pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 10.9% | 6.0% | 22 | 17.7% | 8.7% | -8 | -6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 15 | 12.1% | 12.2% | -2 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.