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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Girraween (NSW), accounting for 52.5% (3,278 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 907 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Girraween (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Girraween (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Girraween (NSW), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
2021 count
3,278
% of total
52.5%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
3,278
52.5%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
867
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
867
13.9%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
472
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
472
7.6%
-1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
328
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
328
5.3%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
272
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
272
4.4%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
188
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
188
3.0%
-2.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
119
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
119
1.9%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
93
1.5%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
90
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
90
1.4%
-0.2pp
Jainism
2021 count
79
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
79
1.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+907
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-182
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
-6
-1.0pp
Islam
+151
+2.1pp
Not stated
-71
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-93
-2.0pp
Sikhism
+26
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Buddhism
0
-0.2pp
Jainism
+44
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Girraween (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Hinduism | 3,278 | 52.5% | 13.4% | 2,371 | 42.4% | 10.2% | +907 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 867 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 1,049 | 18.8% | 19.9% | -182 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 472 | 7.6% | 14.7% | 478 | 8.6% | 13.8% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Islam | 328 | 5.3% | 22.8% | 177 | 3.2% | 21.9% | +151 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 272 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 343 | 6.1% | 8.0% | -71 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 188 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 281 | 5.0% | 4.6% | -93 | -2.0pp |
| Sikhism | 119 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 93 | 1.7% | 1.0% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 93 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 95 | 1.7% | 2.1% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 90 | 1.4% | 4.0% | 90 | 1.6% | 4.3% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Jainism | 79 | 1.3% | 0.1% | 35 | 0.6% | 0.1% | +44 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 6,246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +658 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.