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 Ruthven, accounting for 41.2% (49 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ruthven - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ruthven in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ruthven, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
-9
-9.3pp
Not stated
+6
+4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Ruthven. 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 | 49 | 41.2% | 43.1% | 29 | 26.1% | 32.7% | +20 | +15.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 16.8% | 18.3% | 29 | 26.1% | 21.1% | -9 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 11.8% | 8.9% | 8 | 7.2% | 10.5% | +6 | +4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11 | 9.9% | 14.6% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.