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 Blue Knob, accounting for 58.2% (117 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Buddhism, which increased by 7 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blue Knob - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blue Knob in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blue Knob, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+5.0pp
Not stated
-8
-1.6pp
Buddhism
+7
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Blue Knob. 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 | 117 | 58.2% | 43.1% | 117 | 53.2% | 32.7% | 0 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 23.4% | 8.9% | 55 | 25.0% | 10.5% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +7 | +3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.0% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.