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 Wyrallah, accounting for 40% (195 people). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 66 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wyrallah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wyrallah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyrallah, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
195
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
195
40.0%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
93
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
93
19.1%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
65
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
65
13.3%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
7.6%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
26
5.3%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
21
4.3%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
17
3.5%
+2.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
16
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
16
3.3%
+1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
12
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
12
2.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+66
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
+5
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-6.0pp
Not stated
+2
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-4
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-3
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+2.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+8
+1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+4
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wyrallah. 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 | 195 | 40.0% | 43.1% | 129 | 29.3% | 32.7% | +66 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 93 | 19.1% | 18.3% | 88 | 20.0% | 21.1% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 65 | 13.3% | 11.5% | 85 | 19.3% | 14.6% | -20 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 35 | 7.9% | 10.5% | +2 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 30 | 6.8% | 4.7% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 24 | 5.4% | 4.7% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6 | 1.4% | 2.4% | +11 | +2.1pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 16 | 3.3% | 0.7% | 8 | 1.8% | 0.7% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 12 | 2.5% | 0.4% | 8 | 1.8% | 0.5% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 488 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 441 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.