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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Caniaba, accounting for 31.2% (248 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (18.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 99 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Caniaba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Caniaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caniaba, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
248
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
248
31.2%
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
212
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
212
26.6%
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
123
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
123
15.5%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
70
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
70
8.8%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
55
6.9%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
38
4.8%
-1.0pp
Christadelphians
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
1.6%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
1.3%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+23
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
+99
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
-1.4pp
Not stated
+3
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
+11
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
0
-1.0pp
Christadelphians
+4
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Caniaba. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 248 | 31.2% | 18.3% | 225 | 34.4% | 21.1% | +23 | -3.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 212 | 26.6% | 43.1% | 113 | 17.3% | 32.7% | +99 | +9.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 123 | 15.5% | 11.5% | 111 | 16.9% | 14.6% | +12 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 70 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 67 | 10.2% | 10.5% | +3 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 6.9% | 3.5% | 44 | 6.7% | 4.7% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 4.8% | 3.5% | 38 | 5.8% | 4.7% | 0 | -1.0pp |
| Christadelphians | 13 | 1.6% | 0.3% | 9 | 1.4% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 20 | 3.1% | 2.4% | -10 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 655 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +141 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.