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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Grasmere, accounting for 39.6% (825 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 105 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Grasmere - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Grasmere in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grasmere, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
825
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
825
39.6%
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
556
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
556
26.7%
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
319
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
319
15.3%
+4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
101
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
101
4.8%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
76
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
76
3.6%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
53
2.5%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
39
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
39
1.9%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
1.6%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
16
0.8%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
0.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+102
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
+105
+4.4pp
Not stated
-24
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-24
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
+5
+0.1pp
Baptist
-6
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Grasmere. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 825 | 39.6% | 31.1% | 723 | 36.9% | 34.0% | +102 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 556 | 26.7% | 13.9% | 596 | 30.4% | 21.4% | -40 | -3.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 319 | 15.3% | 25.1% | 214 | 10.9% | 18.9% | +105 | +4.4pp |
| Not stated | 101 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 125 | 6.4% | 6.3% | -24 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 76 | 3.6% | 1.3% | 100 | 5.1% | 2.4% | -24 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 48 | 2.4% | 1.6% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 39 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 45 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 23 | 1.2% | 2.4% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 13 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 13 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 7 | 0.4% | 1.1% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +123 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.