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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Moola, accounting for 25.5% (54 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 35 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moola - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moola in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moola, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
54
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
54
25.5%
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
46
21.7%
+2.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
39
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
39
18.4%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
21
9.9%
-7.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
18
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
18
8.5%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
14
6.6%
-3.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
6.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+35
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+23
+2.2pp
No Religion, so described
+17
-0.2pp
Not stated
0
-7.9pp
Lutheran
+7
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
+2
-3.6pp
Presbyterian
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Moola. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 25.5% | 19.4% | 19 | 16.1% | 22.5% | +35 | +9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 21.7% | 16.1% | 23 | 19.5% | 20.7% | +23 | +2.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 18.4% | 30.3% | 22 | 18.6% | 17.1% | +17 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 21 | 17.8% | 12.4% | 0 | -7.9pp |
| Lutheran | 18 | 8.5% | 2.7% | 11 | 9.3% | 3.3% | +7 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.6% | 4.4% | 12 | 10.2% | 5.7% | +2 | -3.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 7 | 5.9% | 6.8% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +94 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.