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 Tuncester, accounting for 25.5% (14 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 8 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tuncester - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tuncester 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 Tuncester, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-1
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Tuncester. 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 | 14 | 25.5% | 43.1% | 10 | 15.4% | 32.7% | +4 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 20.0% | 18.3% | 12 | 18.5% | 21.1% | -1 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 18.2% | 11.5% | 9 | 13.8% | 14.6% | +1 | +4.4pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.