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 No religion, which increased by 183 people and 12.4 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
+12.4pp
862
48.6%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
335
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
335
18.9%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
203
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
203
11.5%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
128
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
128
7.2%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
52
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
52
2.9%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
51
2.9%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
44
2.5%
-2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
22
1.2%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+183
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-60
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-3.1pp
Not stated
-70
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-34
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
-40
-2.0pp
Buddhism
-13
-0.7pp
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% | 679 | 36.2% | 32.7% | +183 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 335 | 18.9% | 18.3% | 395 | 21.1% | 21.1% | -60 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 203 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 274 | 14.6% | 14.6% | -71 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 128 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 198 | 10.6% | 10.5% | -70 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 52 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 86 | 4.6% | 4.7% | -34 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 32 | 1.7% | 2.4% | +19 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 84 | 4.5% | 4.7% | -40 | -2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 35 | 1.9% | 1.3% | -13 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 1,772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.