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 Lynton, accounting for 50.6% (117 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 101 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lynton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lynton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lynton, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
117
% of total
50.6%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
117
50.6%
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
37
16.0%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
25
10.8%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-9.2pp
11
4.8%
-9.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+101
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
+28
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+16
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
+3
-9.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lynton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 117 | 50.6% | 49.4% | 16 | 28.1% | 39.0% | +101 | +22.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 16.0% | 13.6% | 9 | 15.8% | 15.3% | +28 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9 | 15.8% | 11.1% | +16 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8 | 14.0% | 7.3% | +3 | -9.2pp |
| Total | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +174 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.