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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Allawah, accounting for 30.2% (1,610 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 210 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Allawah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Allawah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allawah, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,610
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,610
30.2%
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
854
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
854
16.0%
-0.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
726
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
726
13.6%
+4.5pp
Islam
2021 count
338
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
338
6.3%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
320
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
320
6.0%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
282
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
282
5.3%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
232
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
232
4.4%
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
190
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
190
3.6%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
179
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
179
3.4%
+0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
141
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
141
2.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-191
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
-109
-0.9pp
Hinduism
+210
+4.5pp
Islam
-27
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+43
+1.1pp
Not stated
-127
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-84
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+13
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Allawah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,610 | 30.2% | 29.4% | 1,801 | 31.7% | 27.4% | -191 | -1.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 854 | 16.0% | 19.8% | 963 | 16.9% | 21.0% | -109 | -0.9pp |
| Hinduism | 726 | 13.6% | 6.8% | 516 | 9.1% | 4.6% | +210 | +4.5pp |
| Islam | 338 | 6.3% | 4.6% | 365 | 6.4% | 3.8% | -27 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 320 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 277 | 4.9% | 4.8% | +43 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 282 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 409 | 7.2% | 7.2% | -127 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 232 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 316 | 5.6% | 8.7% | -84 | -1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 190 | 3.6% | 7.8% | 185 | 3.3% | 7.4% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 179 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 156 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +23 | +0.7pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 141 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 128 | 2.3% | 2.0% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,686 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -362 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.