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 Leycester, accounting for 33.1% (48 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leycester - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leycester in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leycester, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
48
33.1%
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
28
19.3%
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
20
13.8%
-6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
11
7.6%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
-11
-6.9pp
Not stated
+5
+3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Leycester. 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 | 48 | 33.1% | 43.1% | 38 | 25.3% | 32.7% | +10 | +7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 19.3% | 11.5% | 30 | 20.0% | 14.6% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 13.8% | 18.3% | 31 | 20.7% | 21.1% | -11 | -6.9pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 6 | 4.0% | 10.5% | +5 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.