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 Granville (NSW) (part), accounting for 19.8% (3,314 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 3,310 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Granville (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Granville (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Granville (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
2021 count
3,314
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
3,314
19.8%
+17.5pp
Islam
2021 count
3,058
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-
3,058
18.3%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,623
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
2,623
15.7%
+1.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,412
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
2,412
14.4%
-16.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,520
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,520
9.1%
+4.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
778
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
778
4.6%
-
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
662
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
662
4.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
459
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
459
2.7%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
332
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-21.4pp
332
2.0%
-21.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
294
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
294
1.8%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+3,310
+17.5pp
No Religion, so described
+2,598
+1.4pp
Western Catholic
+2,358
-16.5pp
Not stated
+1,511
+4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+456
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+291
-21.4pp
Sikhism
+287
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
+157
-3.6pp
Baptist
+136
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
+117
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Granville (NSW) (part). 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 | 3,314 | 19.8% | 13.4% | 4 | 2.3% | 10.2% | +3,310 | +17.5pp |
| Islam | 3,058 | 18.3% | 22.8% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 2,623 | 15.7% | 14.7% | 25 | 14.3% | 13.8% | +2,598 | +1.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,412 | 14.4% | 16.8% | 54 | 30.9% | 19.9% | +2,358 | -16.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,520 | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9 | 5.1% | 8.0% | +1,511 | +4.0pp |
| Buddhism | 778 | 4.6% | 4.0% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Maronite Catholic | 662 | 4.0% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 459 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3 | 1.7% | 2.1% | +456 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 332 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 41 | 23.4% | 4.6% | +291 | -21.4pp |
| Sikhism | 294 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 7 | 4.0% | 1.0% | +287 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 16,742 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,567 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.