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 Currans Hill, accounting for 31.7% (1,766 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,645 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Currans Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Currans Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Currans Hill, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,766
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
1,766
31.7%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,604
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
1,604
28.8%
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
877
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
877
15.8%
-11.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
211
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
211
3.8%
-11.4pp
Islam
2021 count
172
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
172
3.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
163
2.9%
+1.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
118
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
118
2.1%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
105
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
105
1.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
72
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
72
1.3%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
70
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
70
1.3%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,645
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
+1,517
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+756
-11.2pp
Not stated
+143
-11.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+158
+1.8pp
Buddhism
+115
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
+95
-0.3pp
Baptist
+64
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
+54
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+64
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Currans Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,766 | 31.7% | 25.1% | 121 | 27.0% | 18.9% | +1,645 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,604 | 28.8% | 31.1% | 87 | 19.4% | 34.0% | +1,517 | +9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 877 | 15.8% | 13.9% | 121 | 27.0% | 21.4% | +756 | -11.2pp |
| Not stated | 211 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 68 | 15.2% | 6.3% | +143 | -11.4pp |
| Islam | 172 | 3.1% | 4.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 163 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5 | 1.1% | 2.4% | +158 | +1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 118 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +115 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 105 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 10 | 2.2% | 2.4% | +95 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 72 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 8 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +64 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 70 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 16 | 3.6% | 1.6% | +54 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 5,566 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 448 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,118 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.