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 Modanville, accounting for 39.9% (240 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Modanville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Modanville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Modanville, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
240
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
240
39.9%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
117
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
117
19.4%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
88
14.6%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
46
7.6%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
26
4.3%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
23
3.8%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
21
3.5%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11
1.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-31
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-2.4pp
Not stated
-16
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
0
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Modanville. 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 | 240 | 39.9% | 43.1% | 180 | 28.7% | 32.7% | +60 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 117 | 19.4% | 18.3% | 148 | 23.6% | 21.1% | -31 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 14.6% | 11.5% | 107 | 17.0% | 14.6% | -19 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 62 | 9.9% | 10.5% | -16 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 26 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 15 | 2.4% | 2.4% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 24 | 3.8% | 4.7% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 1.8% | 0.8% | 13 | 2.1% | 0.8% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.