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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lansvale, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Buddhism
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Islam
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Greek Orthodox
Presbyterian
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.