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 Koonorigan, accounting for 43.6% (142 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Koonorigan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Koonorigan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Koonorigan, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
142
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
142
43.6%
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
77
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
77
23.6%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
50
15.3%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
30
9.2%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
-5
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.1pp
Not stated
+11
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Koonorigan. 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 | 142 | 43.6% | 43.1% | 110 | 38.3% | 32.7% | +32 | +5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 77 | 23.6% | 18.3% | 82 | 28.6% | 21.1% | -5 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 15.3% | 11.5% | 50 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 0 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 19 | 6.6% | 10.5% | +11 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 326 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 287 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.