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 Rowsley, accounting for 39.8% (88 people). This share was lower than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6 people, while its share fell by 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rowsley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rowsley 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 Rowsley, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
-3.4pp
Not stated
+37
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-2.8pp
Western Catholic
+1
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Rowsley. 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 | 88 | 39.8% | 45.4% | 82 | 43.2% | 35.1% | +6 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 23.5% | 6.0% | 15 | 7.9% | 8.7% | +37 | +15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 20.4% | 9.0% | 44 | 23.2% | 12.2% | +1 | -2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 14.0% | 24.5% | 30 | 15.8% | 28.5% | +1 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.