Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
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.