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 Numulgi, accounting for 32.7% (67 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Numulgi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Numulgi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Numulgi, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
67
32.7%
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
46
22.4%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
36
17.6%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
30
14.6%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
10
4.9%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.1pp
Not stated
+7
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Numulgi. 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 | 67 | 32.7% | 43.1% | 64 | 30.9% | 32.7% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 22.4% | 18.3% | 44 | 21.3% | 21.1% | +2 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 17.6% | 8.9% | 29 | 14.0% | 10.5% | +7 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 14.6% | 11.5% | 38 | 18.4% | 14.6% | -8 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 4.9% | 2.6% | 7 | 3.4% | 2.4% | +3 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.