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 Chilcotts Grass, accounting for 28.7% (66 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 5 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chilcotts Grass - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chilcotts Grass in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chilcotts Grass, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
66
28.7%
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
60
26.1%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
42
18.3%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
12
5.2%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-5
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Chilcotts Grass. 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 | 28.7% | 43.1% | 66 | 30.0% | 32.7% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 60 | 26.1% | 18.3% | 63 | 28.6% | 21.1% | -3 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 18.3% | 11.5% | 40 | 18.2% | 14.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 17 | 7.7% | 4.7% | -5 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 4.8% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.