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 Wallace, accounting for 49.6% (56 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Wallace - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Wallace in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Wallace, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
49.6%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
56
49.6%
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
23
20.4%
-9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
20
17.7%
+7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
11
9.7%
-12.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
-9
-9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+7.6pp
Not stated
-13
-12.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Wallace. 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 | 56 | 49.6% | 45.4% | 35 | 32.1% | 35.1% | +21 | +17.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 20.4% | 24.5% | 32 | 29.4% | 28.5% | -9 | -9.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 17.7% | 9.0% | 11 | 10.1% | 12.2% | +9 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 9.7% | 6.0% | 24 | 22.0% | 8.7% | -13 | -12.3pp |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.