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 Hurstville Grove, accounting for 28.2% (734 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 713 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hurstville Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hurstville Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hurstville Grove, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
734
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
734
28.2%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
567
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
567
21.8%
-14.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
355
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-
355
13.7%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
206
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
206
7.9%
-12.1pp
Islam
2021 count
93
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
93
3.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
83
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
83
3.2%
-1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
81
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
81
3.1%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
76
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
76
2.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
64
2.5%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
47
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
47
1.8%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+713
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
+515
-14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+177
-12.1pp
Not stated
+76
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+58
-1.6pp
Baptist
+43
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
+28
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
+17
-11.1pp
Data table
Religion for Hurstville Grove. 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 | 734 | 28.2% | 29.4% | 21 | 14.5% | 27.4% | +713 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 567 | 21.8% | 19.8% | 52 | 35.9% | 21.0% | +515 | -14.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 355 | 13.7% | 7.8% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 206 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 29 | 20.0% | 8.7% | +177 | -12.1pp |
| Islam | 93 | 3.6% | 4.6% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 83 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 7 | 4.8% | 7.2% | +76 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 81 | 3.1% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 76 | 2.9% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 64 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 6 | 4.1% | 2.5% | +58 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 47 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 4 | 2.8% | 1.8% | +43 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 2,600 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,455 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.