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 Eltham (NSW), accounting for 54.5% (183 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eltham (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eltham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eltham (NSW), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
183
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
183
54.5%
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
41
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
41
12.2%
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
30
8.9%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
30
8.9%
+3.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
12
3.6%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
11
3.3%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
-18
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-7.1pp
Not stated
+11
+3.2pp
Presbyterian
-11
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-10
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Eltham (NSW). 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 | 183 | 54.5% | 43.1% | 131 | 39.5% | 32.7% | +52 | +15.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 41 | 12.2% | 18.3% | 59 | 17.8% | 21.1% | -18 | -5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 53 | 16.0% | 14.6% | -23 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 19 | 5.7% | 10.5% | +11 | +3.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 23 | 6.9% | 4.7% | -11 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 21 | 6.3% | 4.7% | -10 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 336 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.