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 South Granville, accounting for 49.4% (2,877 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 177 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Granville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Granville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Granville, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Islam
2021 count
2,877
% of total
49.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,877
49.4%
+0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
793
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
793
13.6%
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
659
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
659
11.3%
-2.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
457
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
457
7.9%
+0.3pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
275
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
275
4.7%
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
134
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
134
2.3%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
114
2.0%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
113
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
113
1.9%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
88
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
88
1.5%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+177
+0.5pp
Not stated
+243
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
-94
-2.3pp
No Religion, so described
+40
+0.3pp
Maronite Catholic
+80
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-13
-0.4pp
Hinduism
-4
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-13
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for South Granville. 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 | 2,877 | 49.4% | 22.8% | 2,700 | 48.9% | 21.9% | +177 | +0.5pp |
| Not stated | 793 | 13.6% | 8.5% | 550 | 10.0% | 8.0% | +243 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 659 | 11.3% | 16.8% | 753 | 13.6% | 19.9% | -94 | -2.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 457 | 7.9% | 14.7% | 417 | 7.6% | 13.8% | +40 | +0.3pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 275 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 195 | 3.5% | 3.8% | +80 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 134 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 181 | 3.3% | 4.6% | -47 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 121 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 113 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 126 | 2.3% | 4.3% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 88 | 1.5% | 13.4% | 92 | 1.7% | 10.2% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 56 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +298 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.