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 Lennox Head, accounting for 50.5% (3,873 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,472 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lennox Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lennox Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lennox Head, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,873
% of total
50.5%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
3,873
50.5%
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,568
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,568
20.5%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
851
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
851
11.1%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
507
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
507
6.6%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
163
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
163
2.1%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
126
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
126
1.6%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
105
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
105
1.4%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
105
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
105
1.4%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
50
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
50
0.7%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,472
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
+63
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-136
-4.5pp
Not stated
-33
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-48
-1.2pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
0.0pp
Baptist
+10
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lennox Head. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,873 | 50.5% | 42.4% | 2,401 | 38.0% | 30.2% | +1,472 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,568 | 20.5% | 19.7% | 1,505 | 23.8% | 21.9% | +63 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 851 | 11.1% | 15.0% | 987 | 15.6% | 19.1% | -136 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 507 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 540 | 8.5% | 9.7% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 163 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 183 | 2.9% | 4.2% | -20 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 126 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 174 | 2.8% | 4.3% | -48 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 105 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 110 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 105 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 91 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 50 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 40 | 0.6% | 1.2% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 48 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 33 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,667 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,347 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.