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 Moerlong, accounting for 57.9% (11 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 1 people and 3.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Moerlong - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Moerlong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Moerlong, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).

Moerlong
Wattle Range (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

11

% of total

57.9%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Data table

Religion for Moerlong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).

Religion for Moerlong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Religion for Moerlong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1157.9%52.0%1161.1%39.1%0-3.2pp
Total19100.0%100.0%18100.0%100.0%+10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.