Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Fernside, accounting for 40.8% (20 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 23.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fernside - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fernside in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fernside, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+19.5pp
Western Catholic
+2
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Fernside. 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 | 20 | 40.8% | 43.1% | 10 | 21.3% | 32.7% | +10 | +19.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 26.5% | 18.3% | 11 | 23.4% | 21.1% | +2 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.