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 Goolmangar, accounting for 43% (77 people). This share was similar to Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goolmangar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goolmangar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goolmangar, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
77
43.0%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
31
17.3%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
29
16.2%
+5.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
19
10.6%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-8
-3.1pp
Not stated
+9
+5.7pp
Presbyterian
-4
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Goolmangar. 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 | 77 | 43.0% | 43.1% | 59 | 30.9% | 32.7% | +18 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 17.3% | 18.3% | 39 | 20.4% | 21.1% | -8 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 16.2% | 8.9% | 20 | 10.5% | 10.5% | +9 | +5.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 10.6% | 3.5% | 23 | 12.0% | 4.7% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.