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 Whian Whian (part), accounting for 60.5% (101 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whian Whian (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whian Whian (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whian Whian (part), with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+6.7pp
Not stated
+16
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
+8
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Whian Whian (part). 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 | 101 | 60.5% | 43.1% | 70 | 53.8% | 32.7% | +31 | +6.7pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 20.4% | 8.9% | 18 | 13.8% | 10.5% | +16 | +6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 7.8% | 18.3% | 5 | 3.8% | 21.1% | +8 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.