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 Wallace, accounting for 40% (92 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (24.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wallace - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wallace in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallace, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
92
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
92
40.0%
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
71
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
71
30.9%
+0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
32
13.9%
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
20
8.7%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+11
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
+17
+0.6pp
Not stated
+20
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wallace. 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 | 92 | 40.0% | 24.5% | 81 | 45.5% | 28.5% | +11 | -5.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 71 | 30.9% | 45.4% | 54 | 30.3% | 35.1% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 13.9% | 6.0% | 12 | 6.7% | 8.7% | +20 | +7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 21 | 11.8% | 12.2% | -1 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.