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 51 people and 16.9 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.
Chart view
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
+16.9pp
54
25.5%
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
46
21.7%
+13.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
39
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-21.6pp
39
18.4%
-21.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-21.5pp
21
9.9%
-21.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
18
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-
18
8.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-
14
6.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-
13
6.1%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+51
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+43
+13.1pp
No Religion, so described
+25
-21.6pp
Not stated
+10
-21.5pp
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% | 3 | 8.6% | 22.5% | +51 | +16.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 21.7% | 16.1% | 3 | 8.6% | 20.7% | +43 | +13.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 18.4% | 30.3% | 14 | 40.0% | 17.1% | +25 | -21.6pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 9.9% | 11.0% | 11 | 31.4% | 12.4% | +10 | -21.5pp |
| Lutheran | 18 | 8.5% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.6% | 4.4% | - | - | 5.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 6.1% | 5.2% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Total | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +177 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.