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 Monaltrie, accounting for 37.6% (83 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 132 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monaltrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monaltrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monaltrie, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
83
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
+23.4pp
83
37.6%
+23.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
50
22.6%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
39
17.6%
-11.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
19
8.6%
+7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
14
6.3%
-7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
4.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+23.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-108
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-132
-11.6pp
Presbyterian
+10
+7.1pp
Not stated
-69
-7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Monaltrie. 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 | 83 | 37.6% | 43.1% | 83 | 14.2% | 32.7% | 0 | +23.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 22.6% | 11.5% | 158 | 27.0% | 14.6% | -108 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 17.6% | 18.3% | 171 | 29.2% | 21.1% | -132 | -11.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 8.6% | 3.5% | 9 | 1.5% | 4.7% | +10 | +7.1pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 83 | 14.2% | 10.5% | -69 | -7.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 4.5% | 2.6% | 25 | 4.3% | 2.4% | -15 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -365 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.