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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kogarah Bay, accounting for 23.9% (497 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 101 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kogarah Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kogarah Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kogarah Bay, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Macedonian Orthodox
Not stated
Coptic Orthodox Church
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-11
-1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+37
+0.9pp
No Religion, so described
+101
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-1.3pp
Islam
+25
+1.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+26
+1.1pp
Not stated
-77
-4.0pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
-17
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Kogarah Bay. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 497 | 23.9% | 19.8% | 508 | 25.5% | 21.0% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 430 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 393 | 19.7% | 7.4% | +37 | +0.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 380 | 18.2% | 29.4% | 279 | 14.0% | 27.4% | +101 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 146 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 166 | 8.3% | 8.7% | -20 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 104 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 79 | 4.0% | 3.8% | +25 | +1.0pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 95 | 4.6% | 2.0% | 69 | 3.5% | 2.0% | +26 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 156 | 7.8% | 7.2% | -77 | -4.0pp |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 69 | 3.3% | 1.0% | 86 | 4.3% | 1.1% | -17 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 61 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 50 | 2.5% | 2.5% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 48 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 46 | 2.3% | 4.8% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,083 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.