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 Howards Grass, accounting for 44.6% (37 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 21.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Howards Grass - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Howards Grass 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 Howards Grass, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+21.9pp
Western Catholic
-2
-8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-5.5pp
Data table
Religion for Howards Grass. 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 | 37 | 44.6% | 43.1% | 15 | 22.7% | 32.7% | +22 | +21.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 22.9% | 18.3% | 21 | 31.8% | 21.1% | -2 | -8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 15.7% | 11.5% | 14 | 21.2% | 14.6% | -1 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.