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, 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
Hinduism
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Not stated
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Christianity, nfd
Macedonian Orthodox
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.