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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moorine Rock, with comparison markers for Yilgarn (S).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
+3
+6.7pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+10.3pp
Data table
Religion for Moorine Rock. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yilgarn (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yilgarn (S)% | Count | % | Yilgarn (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 34.0% | 12.8% | 18 | 32.7% | 19.1% | 0 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 34.0% | 23.5% | 15 | 27.3% | 26.8% | +3 | +6.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 32.1% | 34.9% | 12 | 21.8% | 26.2% | +5 | +10.3pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.