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 Repentance Creek, accounting for 58.7% (71 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Repentance Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Repentance Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Repentance Creek, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
71
% of total
58.7%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
71
58.7%
+4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
17
14.0%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
12
9.9%
+6.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+4.9pp
Not stated
+5
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Repentance Creek. 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 | 71 | 58.7% | 43.1% | 56 | 53.8% | 32.7% | +15 | +4.9pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 14.0% | 8.9% | 12 | 11.5% | 10.5% | +5 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 4 | 3.8% | 14.6% | +8 | +6.1pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.