Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Rosebank, accounting for 64.5% (260 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 14.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosebank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosebank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosebank, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+14.8pp
Not stated
-14
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
+9
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rosebank. 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 | 260 | 64.5% | 43.1% | 198 | 49.7% | 32.7% | +62 | +14.8pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 14.4% | 8.9% | 72 | 18.1% | 10.5% | -14 | -3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 10.4% | 18.3% | 33 | 8.3% | 21.1% | +9 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 41 | 10.3% | 14.6% | -22 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 403 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.