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 Myrniong, accounting for 52.8% (196 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Myrniong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Myrniong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myrniong, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
52.8%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
196
52.8%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
81
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
81
21.8%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
34
9.2%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
22
5.9%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
15
4.0%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
3.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-32
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-1.1pp
Not stated
-13
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Myrniong. 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 | 196 | 52.8% | 45.4% | 163 | 40.1% | 35.1% | +33 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 81 | 21.8% | 24.5% | 113 | 27.8% | 28.5% | -32 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 42 | 10.3% | 12.2% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 35 | 8.6% | 8.7% | -13 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 24 | 5.9% | 4.3% | -9 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.2% | 1.4% | 11 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 371 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.