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 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.
Chart view
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
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.