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 North Woodburn, accounting for 38.6% (56 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Woodburn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Woodburn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Woodburn, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
56
38.6%
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
34
23.4%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
21
14.5%
+9.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
19
13.1%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
+13
-1.6pp
Not stated
+17
+9.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for North Woodburn. 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 | 56 | 38.6% | 43.1% | 30 | 35.7% | 32.7% | +26 | +2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 23.4% | 18.3% | 21 | 25.0% | 21.1% | +13 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 14.5% | 8.9% | 4 | 4.8% | 10.5% | +17 | +9.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 13.1% | 11.5% | 17 | 20.2% | 14.6% | +2 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.