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 Lismore (Vic.), accounting for 53.1% (240 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 96 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lismore (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lismore (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lismore (Vic.), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
240
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+17.0pp
240
53.1%
+17.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
69
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
69
15.3%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
51
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
51
11.3%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
39
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
39
8.6%
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
5.8%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
18
4.0%
-6.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+96
+17.0pp
Western Catholic
-6
-3.5pp
Not stated
+10
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
+3
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-22
-6.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lismore (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 240 | 53.1% | 41.3% | 144 | 36.1% | 29.0% | +96 | +17.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 69 | 15.3% | 22.9% | 75 | 18.8% | 26.6% | -6 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 11.3% | 8.3% | 41 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +10 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 39 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 54 | 13.5% | 11.9% | -15 | -4.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 23 | 5.8% | 10.1% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 40 | 10.0% | 6.2% | -22 | -6.0pp |
| Total | 452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.