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 Yendon, accounting for 47.8% (150 people). This share was higher than Moorabool (S) (45.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 129 people, while its share fell by 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yendon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yendon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moorabool (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yendon, with comparison markers for Moorabool (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
150
% of total
47.8%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
150
47.8%
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
66
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
66
21.0%
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
37
11.8%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
28
8.9%
-6.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
13
4.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+129
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
+59
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+33
+1.3pp
Not stated
+22
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Yendon. 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 | 150 | 47.8% | 45.4% | 21 | 55.3% | 35.1% | +129 | -7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 66 | 21.0% | 24.5% | 7 | 18.4% | 28.5% | +59 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 11.8% | 9.0% | 4 | 10.5% | 12.2% | +33 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 8.9% | 6.0% | 6 | 15.8% | 8.7% | +22 | -6.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 4.1% | 2.9% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Total | 314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +276 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.