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 Marom Creek (part), accounting for 50.7% (71 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 23.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Marom Creek (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Marom Creek (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Marom Creek (part), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).

Marom Creek (part)
Lismore (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

71

% of total

50.7%

Change from 2016

+23.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

22

% of total

15.7%

Change from 2016

-15.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

20

% of total

14.3%

Change from 2016

-9.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

7.1%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Data table

Religion for Marom Creek (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).

Religion for Marom Creek (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Religion for Marom Creek (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lismore (C)%Count%Lismore (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7150.7%43.1%3327.5%32.7%+38+23.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia2215.7%11.5%3730.8%14.6%-15-15.1pp
Western Catholic2014.3%18.3%2823.3%21.1%-8-9.0pp
Not stated107.1%8.9%75.8%10.5%+3+1.3pp
Total140100.0%100.0%120100.0%100.0%+200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.