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 Larnook (part), accounting for 58.4% (222 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 68 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Larnook (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Larnook (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Larnook (part), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
222
% of total
58.4%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
222
58.4%
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
51
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
51
13.4%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
41
10.8%
-7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
18
4.7%
-3.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
16
4.2%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
10
2.6%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+68
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
-14
-4.1pp
Not stated
-28
-7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-3.7pp
Buddhism
+4
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
+6
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Larnook (part). 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 | 222 | 58.4% | 43.1% | 154 | 41.5% | 32.7% | +68 | +16.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 51 | 13.4% | 18.3% | 65 | 17.5% | 21.1% | -14 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 69 | 18.6% | 10.5% | -28 | -7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 31 | 8.4% | 14.6% | -13 | -3.7pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 4.2% | 1.2% | 12 | 3.2% | 1.3% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 4 | 1.1% | 4.7% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 371 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.