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 Clunes (NSW) (part), accounting for 61.7% (554 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 146 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clunes (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clunes (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clunes (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
554
% of total
61.7%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
554
61.7%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
91
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
91
10.1%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
77
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
77
8.6%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
75
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
75
8.4%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
26
2.9%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
16
1.8%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
14
1.6%
-1.2pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
13
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
1.4%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
1.3%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+146
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-4.0pp
Not stated
-7
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-15
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-10
-1.2pp
Inadequately described
-3
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Clunes (NSW) (part). 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 | 554 | 61.7% | 43.1% | 408 | 47.1% | 32.7% | +146 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 91 | 10.1% | 18.3% | 93 | 10.7% | 21.1% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 77 | 8.6% | 11.5% | 109 | 12.6% | 14.6% | -32 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 75 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 82 | 9.5% | 10.5% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 41 | 4.7% | 4.7% | -15 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 29 | 3.3% | 2.4% | -13 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 24 | 2.8% | 4.7% | -10 | -1.2pp |
| Inadequately described | 13 | 1.4% | 0.6% | 16 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 19 | 2.2% | 1.3% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 866 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.