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 Nimbin, accounting for 56.6% (905 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 124 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nimbin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nimbin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nimbin, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
905
% of total
56.6%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
905
56.6%
+3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
358
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
358
22.4%
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
78
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
78
4.9%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
47
2.9%
-2.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
40
2.5%
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
24
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
1.5%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
22
1.4%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
0.8%
-0.4pp
Own Spiritual Beliefs
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
0.8%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
12
0.8%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+124
+3.3pp
Not stated
+81
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
-12
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-2.5pp
Buddhism
+1
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
+4
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.4pp
Own Spiritual Beliefs
+4
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-18
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Nimbin. 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 | 905 | 56.6% | 43.1% | 781 | 53.3% | 32.7% | +124 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 358 | 22.4% | 8.9% | 277 | 18.9% | 10.5% | +81 | +3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 78 | 4.9% | 18.3% | 90 | 6.1% | 21.1% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 2.9% | 11.5% | 79 | 5.4% | 14.6% | -32 | -2.5pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 2.5% | 1.2% | 39 | 2.7% | 1.3% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately described | 24 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 20 | 1.4% | 0.9% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 31 | 2.1% | 2.4% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 0.8% | 3.5% | 18 | 1.2% | 4.7% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Own Spiritual Beliefs | 13 | 0.8% | 0.1% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 0.8% | 3.5% | 30 | 2.0% | 4.7% | -18 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 1,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,465 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +133 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.