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 Suffolk Park, accounting for 60.4% (2,538 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 751 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Suffolk Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Suffolk Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Suffolk Park, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,538
% of total
60.4%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
2,538
60.4%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
550
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
550
13.1%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
385
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
385
9.2%
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
280
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
280
6.7%
-2.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
81
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
81
1.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
65
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
65
1.5%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
64
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
64
1.5%
-1.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
39
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
39
0.9%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
32
0.8%
-0.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
26
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+751
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-1
-1.6pp
Not stated
-138
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-2.8pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-34
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-42
-1.3pp
Inadequately described
+14
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Judaism
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Suffolk Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,538 | 60.4% | 57.7% | 1,787 | 47.6% | 46.3% | +751 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 550 | 13.1% | 10.4% | 551 | 14.7% | 12.5% | -1 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 385 | 9.2% | 11.9% | 523 | 13.9% | 15.6% | -138 | -4.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 280 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 356 | 9.5% | 9.7% | -76 | -2.8pp |
| Buddhism | 81 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 87 | 2.3% | 2.5% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 65 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 99 | 2.6% | 2.2% | -34 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 64 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 106 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -42 | -1.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 39 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 25 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 34 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Judaism | 26 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 25 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,756 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +445 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.