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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lidcombe (part), accounting for 29.7% (7,031 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,195 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lidcombe (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lidcombe (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lidcombe (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,031
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
7,031
29.7%
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,758
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
3,758
15.9%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,307
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
2,307
9.7%
+1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
2,271
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,271
9.6%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,222
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,222
9.4%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,597
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,597
6.7%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,101
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,101
4.7%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
747
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
747
3.2%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
548
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
548
2.3%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
416
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
416
1.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,195
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
+265
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+741
+1.7pp
Islam
+361
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+413
+0.2pp
Not stated
-224
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
+58
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+124
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-63
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-14
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Lidcombe (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,031 | 29.7% | 14.7% | 4,836 | 24.6% | 13.8% | +2,195 | +5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,758 | 15.9% | 16.8% | 3,493 | 17.8% | 19.9% | +265 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 2,307 | 9.7% | 13.4% | 1,566 | 8.0% | 10.2% | +741 | +1.7pp |
| Islam | 2,271 | 9.6% | 22.8% | 1,910 | 9.7% | 21.9% | +361 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 2,222 | 9.4% | 4.0% | 1,809 | 9.2% | 4.3% | +413 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,597 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1,821 | 9.3% | 8.0% | -224 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,101 | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1,043 | 5.3% | 1.5% | +58 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 747 | 3.2% | 2.3% | 623 | 3.2% | 2.1% | +124 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 548 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 611 | 3.1% | 4.6% | -63 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 416 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 430 | 2.2% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 23,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,634 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,041 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.