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 Pentland Hills, accounting for 45.3% (68 people). This share was similar to Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pentland Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pentland Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pentland Hills, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
68
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
68
45.3%
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
39
26.0%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
18
12.0%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
13
8.7%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
12
8.0%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
-10
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-3.7pp
Not stated
-8
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Pentland Hills. 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 | 68 | 45.3% | 45.4% | 52 | 29.2% | 35.1% | +16 | +16.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 26.0% | 24.5% | 49 | 27.5% | 28.5% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 12.0% | 2.9% | 22 | 12.4% | 4.3% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 22 | 12.4% | 12.2% | -9 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 20 | 11.2% | 8.7% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.