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 Burwood (A), accounting for 34.6% (13,909 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,882 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burwood (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burwood (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burwood (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Buddhism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Maronite Catholic
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,882
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
-437
-3.0pp
Hinduism
+1,267
+2.5pp
Buddhism
+660
+1.0pp
Not stated
-147
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-236
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-69
-0.5pp
Maronite Catholic
+210
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-138
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+157
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Burwood (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 13,909 | 34.6% | 30.3% | 12,027 | 32.7% | 24.6% | +1,882 | +1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,815 | 19.4% | 22.1% | 8,252 | 22.4% | 24.2% | -437 | -3.0pp |
| Hinduism | 4,038 | 10.0% | 4.8% | 2,771 | 7.5% | 3.5% | +1,267 | +2.5pp |
| Buddhism | 3,150 | 7.8% | 3.8% | 2,490 | 6.8% | 3.9% | +660 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 2,754 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 2,901 | 7.9% | 8.5% | -147 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,415 | 3.5% | 9.2% | 1,651 | 4.5% | 12.0% | -236 | -1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,170 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1,239 | 3.4% | 2.4% | -69 | -0.5pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 996 | 2.5% | 0.8% | 786 | 2.1% | 0.7% | +210 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 879 | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1,017 | 2.8% | 1.9% | -138 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 856 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 699 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +157 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 40,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,420 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.