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 Moomin, accounting for 59.3% (105 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 25.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moomin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moomin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moomin, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+25.5pp
Not stated
+14
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
-7
-8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-11.8pp
Presbyterian
-4
-4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Moomin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 105 | 59.3% | 39.6% | 45 | 33.8% | 29.5% | +60 | +25.5pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 11 | 8.3% | 11.2% | +14 | +5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 9.0% | 17.8% | 23 | 17.3% | 21.9% | -7 | -8.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 27 | 20.3% | 15.5% | -12 | -11.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 5.6% | 2.5% | 14 | 10.5% | 3.5% | -4 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.