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 Bexhill, accounting for 36.9% (191 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 169 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bexhill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bexhill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bexhill, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
191
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
191
36.9%
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
116
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
116
22.4%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
73
14.1%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
65
12.6%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
33
6.4%
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
16
3.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
12
2.3%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+169
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
+98
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+63
0.0pp
Not stated
+55
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
+30
+2.2pp
Presbyterian
+9
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Bexhill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 191 | 36.9% | 43.1% | 22 | 31.0% | 32.7% | +169 | +5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 116 | 22.4% | 18.3% | 18 | 25.4% | 21.1% | +98 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 14.1% | 11.5% | 10 | 14.1% | 14.6% | +63 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 65 | 12.6% | 8.9% | 10 | 14.1% | 10.5% | +55 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3 | 4.2% | 4.7% | +30 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 3.1% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3 | 4.2% | 4.7% | +9 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +446 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.