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 Kyle Bay, accounting for 24.1% (251 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 63 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kyle Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kyle 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 Kyle Bay, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
251
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
251
24.1%
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
241
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
241
23.2%
+5.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
183
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
183
17.6%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
85
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
85
8.2%
-2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
51
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
51
4.9%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
45
4.3%
-2.2pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
43
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
43
4.1%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
31
3.0%
-1.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
29
2.8%
-1.0pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
2021 count
22
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
22
2.1%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-15
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
+63
+5.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+3
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-2.5pp
Islam
+10
+0.9pp
Not stated
-22
-2.2pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+11
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-19
-1.9pp
Buddhism
-10
-1.0pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
+11
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Kyle 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 | 251 | 24.1% | 19.8% | 266 | 25.8% | 21.0% | -15 | -1.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 241 | 23.2% | 29.4% | 178 | 17.3% | 27.4% | +63 | +5.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 183 | 17.6% | 7.8% | 180 | 17.5% | 7.4% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 85 | 8.2% | 6.9% | 110 | 10.7% | 8.7% | -25 | -2.5pp |
| Islam | 51 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 41 | 4.0% | 3.8% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 67 | 6.5% | 7.2% | -22 | -2.2pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 43 | 4.1% | 2.0% | 32 | 3.1% | 2.0% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 50 | 4.9% | 2.5% | -19 | -1.9pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 39 | 3.8% | 4.8% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 22 | 2.1% | 1.0% | 11 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,041 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,030 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.