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 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 increased by 18 people and 25.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pootilla, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+25.4pp
Western Catholic
-10
-14.8pp
Not stated
+2
+2.7pp
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% | 19 | 27.5% | 35.1% | +18 | +25.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 20.0% | 24.5% | 24 | 34.8% | 28.5% | -10 | -14.8pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9 | 13.0% | 8.7% | +2 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.