Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Booerie Creek, accounting for 48.2% (66 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Booerie Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Booerie Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Booerie Creek, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+25.2pp
Western Catholic
-12
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-6.6pp
Uniting Church
+3
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Booerie Creek. 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 | 66 | 48.2% | 43.1% | 37 | 23.0% | 32.7% | +29 | +25.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 16.8% | 18.3% | 35 | 21.7% | 21.1% | -12 | -4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 26 | 16.1% | 14.6% | -13 | -6.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 8.8% | 3.5% | 9 | 5.6% | 4.7% | +3 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.