Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holroyd (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Islam
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Not stated
Buddhism
Maronite Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
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.