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 Pootilla, accounting for 52.9% (37 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,083 people, while its share rose by 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pootilla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pootilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pootilla, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
52.9%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
37
52.9%
+21.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
14
20.0%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
11
15.7%
+3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,083
+21.9pp
Western Catholic
-811
-2.8pp
Not stated
-417
+3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Pootilla. 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 | 37 | 52.9% | 45.4% | 1,120 | 31.0% | 35.1% | -1,083 | +21.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 20.0% | 24.5% | 825 | 22.8% | 28.5% | -811 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 15.7% | 6.0% | 428 | 11.9% | 8.7% | -417 | +3.8pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,611 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,541 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.