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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Moorine Rock, accounting for 34% (18 people). This share was higher than Yilgarn (S) (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 10.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Moorine Rock - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Moorine Rock, with comparison markers for Yilgarn (S).

Moorine Rock
Yilgarn (S)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

34.0%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

34.0%

Change from 2016

+6.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

17

% of total

32.1%

Change from 2016

+10.3pp

Data table

Religion for Moorine Rock. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yilgarn (S).

Religion for Moorine Rock. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yilgarn (S).
Religion for Moorine Rock. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yilgarn (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Yilgarn (S)%Count%Yilgarn (S)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia1834.0%12.8%1832.7%19.1%0+1.3pp
Western Catholic1834.0%23.5%1527.3%26.8%+3+6.7pp
No Religion, so described1732.1%34.9%1221.8%26.2%+5+10.3pp
Total53100.0%100.0%55100.0%100.0%-20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.