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 Mountain Top, accounting for 70.3% (26 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 6 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mountain Top - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mountain Top in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mountain Top, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
70.3%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
26
70.3%
+21.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
+21.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mountain Top. 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 | 26 | 70.3% | 43.1% | 30 | 48.4% | 32.7% | -4 | +21.9pp |
| Total | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.