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 Western Catholic, which increased by 244 people and 19.8 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
+19.8pp
248
31.2%
+19.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
212
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
212
26.6%
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
123
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-18.8pp
123
15.5%
-18.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
70
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
70
8.8%
-14.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-
55
6.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-
38
4.8%
-
Christadelphians
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.6%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+244
+19.8pp
No Religion, so described
+201
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+111
-18.8pp
Not stated
+62
-14.1pp
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% | 4 | 11.4% | 21.1% | +244 | +19.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 212 | 26.6% | 43.1% | 11 | 31.4% | 32.7% | +201 | -4.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 123 | 15.5% | 11.5% | 12 | 34.3% | 14.6% | +111 | -18.8pp |
| Not stated | 70 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8 | 22.9% | 10.5% | +62 | -14.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 6.9% | 3.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 4.8% | 3.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Christadelphians | 13 | 1.6% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.3% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +761 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.