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 South Lismore, accounting for 48.6% (862 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 477 people and 5.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Lismore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Lismore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Lismore, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
862
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+21.3pp
862
48.6%
+21.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
335
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
335
18.9%
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
203
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
203
11.5%
-8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
128
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
128
7.2%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
52
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
52
2.9%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
51
2.9%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
44
2.5%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
22
1.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-43
+21.3pp
Western Catholic
-477
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-458
-8.5pp
Not stated
-104
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-183
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
-77
-1.2pp
Buddhism
-12
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for South Lismore. 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 | 862 | 48.6% | 43.1% | 905 | 27.3% | 32.7% | -43 | +21.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 335 | 18.9% | 18.3% | 812 | 24.5% | 21.1% | -477 | -5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 203 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 661 | 20.0% | 14.6% | -458 | -8.5pp |
| Not stated | 128 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 232 | 7.0% | 10.5% | -104 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 52 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 235 | 7.1% | 4.7% | -183 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 54 | 1.6% | 2.4% | -3 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 121 | 3.7% | 4.7% | -77 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 34 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,538 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.