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 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
Not stated
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Maronite Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Hinduism
Uniting Church
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.