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 Moonambel, accounting for 42.9% (76 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 67 people, while its share fell by 57.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Moonambel - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Moonambel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Moonambel, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).

Moonambel
Pyrenees (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

76

% of total

42.9%

Change from 2016

-57.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

31

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

20

% of total

11.3%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

17

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

8.5%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Moonambel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).

Religion for Moonambel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Religion for Moonambel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pyrenees (S)%Count%Pyrenees (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7642.9%43.8%9100.0%31.7%+67-57.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia3117.5%12.8%--16.6%--
Uniting Church2011.3%6.9%--7.9%--
Not stated179.6%14.0%--15.8%--
Western Catholic158.5%14.7%--17.3%--
Total177100.0%100.0%9100.0%100.0%+1680.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.