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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Holroyd (part), accounting for 30.3% (379 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 30 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Holroyd (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Holroyd (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holroyd (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Islam
2021 count
379
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
379
30.3%
+2.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
227
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
227
18.1%
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
163
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
163
13.0%
-1.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
124
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
124
9.9%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
92
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
92
7.4%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
57
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
57
4.6%
+0.8pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
38
3.0%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
37
3.0%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
23
1.8%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+30
+2.8pp
No Religion, so described
-4
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
-22
-1.6pp
Hinduism
-3
-0.1pp
Not stated
-11
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.8pp
Maronite Catholic
-10
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Holroyd (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 | |
| Islam | 379 | 30.3% | 22.8% | 349 | 27.5% | 21.9% | +30 | +2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 227 | 18.1% | 14.7% | 231 | 18.2% | 13.8% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 163 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 185 | 14.6% | 19.9% | -22 | -1.6pp |
| Hinduism | 124 | 9.9% | 13.4% | 127 | 10.0% | 10.2% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 92 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 103 | 8.1% | 8.0% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 57 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 48 | 3.8% | 4.3% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 38 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 48 | 3.8% | 3.8% | -10 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 52 | 4.1% | 4.6% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 20 | 1.6% | 2.1% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.7% | 1.5% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.