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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Parwan (part), accounting for 33.3% (63 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 12 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parwan (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parwan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parwan (part), with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
63
33.3%
+3.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
49
25.9%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
43
22.8%
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
14
7.4%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
5.8%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+12
+3.8pp
No Religion, so described
+4
-0.1pp
Not stated
+28
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Parwan (part). 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 | 63 | 33.3% | 24.5% | 51 | 29.5% | 28.5% | +12 | +3.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 49 | 25.9% | 45.4% | 45 | 26.0% | 35.1% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 22.8% | 6.0% | 15 | 8.7% | 8.7% | +28 | +14.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 17 | 9.8% | 12.2% | -3 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 5.8% | 2.9% | 11 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.