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 Loftville, accounting for 42.5% (113 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Loftville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Loftville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loftville, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
113
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
113
42.5%
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
43
16.2%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
35
13.2%
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
33
12.4%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
18
6.8%
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
12
4.5%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+2.4pp
Not stated
-10
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
-3
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-4
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
-1
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Loftville. 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 | 113 | 42.5% | 43.1% | 61 | 27.1% | 32.7% | +52 | +15.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 16.2% | 11.5% | 31 | 13.8% | 14.6% | +12 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 13.2% | 8.9% | 45 | 20.0% | 10.5% | -10 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 36 | 16.0% | 21.1% | -3 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 22 | 9.8% | 4.7% | -4 | -3.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 4.5% | 3.5% | 13 | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.