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 Moyne (S), accounting for 41.3% (7,177 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,199 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moyne (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moyne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moyne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,177
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
7,177
41.3%
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,306
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
4,306
24.8%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,636
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,636
9.4%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,363
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,363
7.8%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
872
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
872
5.0%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
746
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
746
4.3%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
296
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
296
1.7%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
250
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
250
1.4%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
219
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
219
1.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
68
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
68
0.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,199
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
-358
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-206
-1.8pp
Not stated
-314
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-226
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
-254
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.2pp
Baptist
+8
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-13
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+30
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Moyne (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,177 | 41.3% | 44.9% | 4,978 | 30.2% | 33.7% | +2,199 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,306 | 24.8% | 19.7% | 4,664 | 28.3% | 22.7% | -358 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,636 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1,842 | 11.2% | 13.3% | -206 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,363 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 1,677 | 10.2% | 9.8% | -314 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 872 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 1,098 | 6.7% | 6.5% | -226 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 746 | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1,000 | 6.1% | 3.2% | -254 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 296 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 310 | 1.9% | 2.1% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 250 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 242 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 219 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 232 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 68 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 38 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +30 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 17,372 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,499 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +873 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.