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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kilgin, accounting for 31.6% (18 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (18.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kilgin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kilgin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kilgin, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
0
-9.3pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Kilgin. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 31.6% | 18.3% | 18 | 40.9% | 21.1% | 0 | -9.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 24.6% | 43.1% | 9 | 20.5% | 32.7% | +5 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 17.5% | 11.5% | 6 | 13.6% | 14.6% | +4 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.