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, accounting for 38.6% (12,034 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 2,396 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hurstville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hurstville 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, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,034
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
12,034
38.6%
-4.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
4,842
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
4,842
15.5%
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,441
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
3,441
11.0%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,664
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,664
8.6%
+0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,927
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,927
6.2%
-1.1pp
Islam
2021 count
1,202
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,202
3.9%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,020
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,020
3.3%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
917
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
917
2.9%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
797
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
797
2.6%
+0.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
438
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
438
1.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-709
-4.1pp
Hinduism
+2,396
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
-41
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+240
+0.5pp
Not stated
-237
-1.1pp
Islam
+130
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-113
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-19
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+56
+0.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-45
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hurstville. 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 | 12,034 | 38.6% | 29.4% | 12,743 | 42.7% | 27.4% | -709 | -4.1pp |
| Hinduism | 4,842 | 15.5% | 6.8% | 2,446 | 8.2% | 4.6% | +2,396 | +7.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,441 | 11.0% | 19.8% | 3,482 | 11.7% | 21.0% | -41 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 2,664 | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2,424 | 8.1% | 4.8% | +240 | +0.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,927 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 2,164 | 7.3% | 7.2% | -237 | -1.1pp |
| Islam | 1,202 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 1,072 | 3.6% | 3.8% | +130 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,020 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 1,133 | 3.8% | 8.7% | -113 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 917 | 2.9% | 7.8% | 936 | 3.1% | 7.4% | -19 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 797 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 741 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +56 | +0.1pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 438 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 483 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -45 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 31,147 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,315 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.