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, Buddhism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lansvale, accounting for 22.7% (590 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 106 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lansvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lansvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lansvale, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Buddhism
2021 count
590
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
590
22.7%
+1.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
563
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
563
21.7%
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
549
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
549
21.1%
+3.9pp
Islam
2021 count
218
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
218
8.4%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
190
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
190
7.3%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
135
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
135
5.2%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
84
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
84
3.2%
+1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
41
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
41
1.6%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
36
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
36
1.4%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
22
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Buddhism
+34
+1.1pp
Western Catholic
-45
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
+106
+3.9pp
Islam
+23
+0.8pp
Not stated
-70
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+46
+1.7pp
Uniting Church
0
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-9
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Lansvale. 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 | |
| Buddhism | 590 | 22.7% | 19.9% | 556 | 21.6% | 20.7% | +34 | +1.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 563 | 21.7% | 26.3% | 608 | 23.6% | 28.1% | -45 | -1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 549 | 21.1% | 14.6% | 443 | 17.2% | 12.6% | +106 | +3.9pp |
| Islam | 218 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 195 | 7.6% | 5.9% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 190 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 260 | 10.1% | 7.0% | -70 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 135 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 187 | 7.3% | 3.7% | -52 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 84 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 38 | 1.5% | 3.6% | +46 | +1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 41 | 1.6% | 0.5% | 41 | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 36 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 45 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 28 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,573 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.