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 Keerrong, accounting for 50.3% (75 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 16.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keerrong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keerrong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keerrong, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
75
50.3%
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
34
22.8%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
10.7%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
13
8.7%
-9.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-0.1pp
Not stated
-15
-9.0pp
Data table
Religion for Keerrong. 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 | 75 | 50.3% | 43.1% | 53 | 33.5% | 32.7% | +22 | +16.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 22.8% | 18.3% | 37 | 23.4% | 21.1% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 17 | 10.8% | 14.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 28 | 17.7% | 10.5% | -15 | -9.0pp |
| Total | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.