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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Springbank, accounting for 63.7% (72 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 406 people and 33.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Springbank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Springbank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Springbank, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
63.7%
Change from 2016
+44.3pp
72
63.7%
+44.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-33.2pp
17
15.0%
-33.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-98
+44.3pp
No Religion, so described
-406
-33.2pp
Data table
Religion for Springbank. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 63.7% | 24.5% | 170 | 19.4% | 28.5% | -98 | +44.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 15.0% | 45.4% | 423 | 48.2% | 35.1% | -406 | -33.2pp |
| Total | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -764 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.