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 Dungarubba, accounting for 35.4% (17 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 27.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Dungarubba - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Dungarubba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Dungarubba, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).

Dungarubba
Lismore (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

17

% of total

35.4%

Change from 2016

+27.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

15

% of total

31.3%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

22.9%

Change from 2016

-7.3pp

Data table

Religion for Dungarubba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).

Religion for Dungarubba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Religion for Dungarubba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lismore (C)%Count%Lismore (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1735.4%43.1%47.5%32.7%+13+27.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia1531.3%11.5%1935.8%14.6%-4-4.5pp
Western Catholic1122.9%18.3%1630.2%21.1%-5-7.3pp
Total48100.0%100.0%53100.0%100.0%-50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.