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 Rock Valley, accounting for 36.9% (94 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 84 people and 22.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rock Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rock Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rock Valley, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
94
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+22.8pp
94
36.9%
+22.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
64
25.1%
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-13.2pp
31
12.2%
-13.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-17.4pp
24
9.4%
-17.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-
17
6.7%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+84
+22.8pp
Western Catholic
+47
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+13
-13.2pp
Not stated
+5
-17.4pp
Data table
Religion for Rock Valley. 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 | 94 | 36.9% | 43.1% | 10 | 14.1% | 32.7% | +84 | +22.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 25.1% | 18.3% | 17 | 23.9% | 21.1% | +47 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 12.2% | 11.5% | 18 | 25.4% | 14.6% | +13 | -13.2pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 19 | 26.8% | 10.5% | +5 | -17.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 6.7% | 3.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 4.3% | 3.5% | - | - | 4.7% | - | - |
| Total | 255 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +184 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.