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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Edensor Park, accounting for 37.9% (3,897 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 3,879 people and 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edensor Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edensor Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edensor Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,897
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
3,897
37.9%
+19.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,349
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-
1,349
13.1%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
997
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-
997
9.7%
-
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
608
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-
608
5.9%
-
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
599
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-
599
5.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
523
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-16.1pp
523
5.1%
-16.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
434
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-
434
4.2%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
257
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-54.1pp
257
2.5%
-54.1pp
Islam
2021 count
235
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
235
2.3%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
190
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
190
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3,879
+19.7pp
Not stated
+502
-16.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+201
-54.1pp
Presbyterian
+35
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Edensor Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 3,897 | 37.9% | 26.3% | 18 | 18.2% | 28.1% | +3,879 | +19.7pp |
| Buddhism | 1,349 | 13.1% | 19.9% | - | - | 20.7% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 997 | 9.7% | 14.6% | - | - | 12.6% | - | - |
| Chaldean Catholic | 608 | 5.9% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 599 | 5.8% | 4.0% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 523 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 21 | 21.2% | 7.0% | +502 | -16.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 434 | 4.2% | 4.0% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 257 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 56 | 56.6% | 3.7% | +201 | -54.1pp |
| Islam | 235 | 2.3% | 6.3% | - | - | 5.9% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 190 | 1.8% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 10,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,180 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.