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 Greystanes, accounting for 36.5% (8,583 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8,570 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greystanes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greystanes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greystanes, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,583
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
8,583
36.5%
+3.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,060
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-25.5pp
3,060
13.0%
-25.5pp
Islam
2021 count
1,952
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,952
8.3%
-
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
1,843
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-
1,843
7.8%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,730
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
1,730
7.4%
-10.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,278
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,278
5.4%
-4.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
904
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
904
3.8%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
902
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
902
3.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
505
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
505
2.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
344
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
344
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8,570
+3.2pp
No Religion, so described
+3,045
-25.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,723
-10.5pp
Not stated
+1,274
-4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Greystanes. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 8,583 | 36.5% | 16.8% | 13 | 33.3% | 19.9% | +8,570 | +3.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,060 | 13.0% | 14.7% | 15 | 38.5% | 13.8% | +3,045 | -25.5pp |
| Islam | 1,952 | 8.3% | 22.8% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| Maronite Catholic | 1,843 | 7.8% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,730 | 7.4% | 3.2% | 7 | 17.9% | 4.6% | +1,723 | -10.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,278 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 4 | 10.3% | 8.0% | +1,274 | -4.9pp |
| Hinduism | 904 | 3.8% | 13.4% | - | - | 10.2% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 902 | 3.8% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 505 | 2.1% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 344 | 1.5% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 23,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23,464 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.