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 Lidster, accounting for 27.1% (79 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 9 people and 3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lidster - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Lidster in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lidster, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).

Lidster
Cabonne (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

79

% of total

27.1%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

65

% of total

22.3%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

59

% of total

20.2%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

26

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

23

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

15

% of total

5.1%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+2.8pp

Data table

Religion for Lidster. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).

Religion for Lidster. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for Lidster. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7927.1%26.5%7726.3%17.5%+2+0.8pp
Western Catholic6522.3%25.4%7425.3%27.9%-9-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia5920.2%22.6%6421.8%26.6%-5-1.6pp
Not stated268.9%8.3%268.9%8.3%00.0pp
Presbyterian237.9%2.4%248.2%3.0%-1-0.3pp
Uniting Church155.1%6.2%186.1%7.7%-3-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd113.8%2.2%31.0%2.2%+8+2.8pp
Total292100.0%100.0%293100.0%100.0%-10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.