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 Morawa, accounting for 36.2% (166 people). This share was lower than Morawa (S) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 80 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morawa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morawa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Morawa (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morawa, with comparison markers for Morawa (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
+12
+5.8pp
Not stated
+75
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-80
-14.5pp
Data table
Religion for Morawa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Morawa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Morawa (S)% | Count | % | Morawa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 166 | 36.2% | 39.0% | 154 | 30.4% | 30.5% | +12 | +5.8pp |
| Not stated | 136 | 29.6% | 24.5% | 61 | 12.1% | 11.4% | +75 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 69 | 15.0% | 15.2% | 98 | 19.4% | 22.6% | -29 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 67 | 14.6% | 13.7% | 147 | 29.1% | 23.7% | -80 | -14.5pp |
| Total | 459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.