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 Jiggi, accounting for 50.1% (176 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 9.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jiggi - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Jiggi
Lismore (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

176

% of total

50.1%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

52

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

44

% of total

12.5%

Change from 2016

-2.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

42

% of total

12.0%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Jiggi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Religion for Jiggi. 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 described17650.1%43.1%15840.7%32.7%+18+9.4pp
Western Catholic5214.8%18.3%5714.7%21.1%-5+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia4412.5%11.5%5714.7%14.6%-13-2.2pp
Not stated4212.0%8.9%5313.7%10.5%-11-1.7pp
Uniting Church123.4%3.5%133.4%4.7%-10.0pp
Total351100.0%100.0%388100.0%100.0%-370.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.