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 Lugarno, accounting for 27.8% (1,628 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 354 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lugarno - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lugarno in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lugarno, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,628
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,628
27.8%
-1.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,332
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
1,332
22.7%
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
715
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
715
12.2%
-3.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
613
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
613
10.5%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
217
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
217
3.7%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
166
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
166
2.8%
-0.3pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
164
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
164
2.8%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
153
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
153
2.6%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
151
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
151
2.6%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
128
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
128
2.2%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-11
-1.4pp
No Religion, so described
+354
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-169
-3.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+74
+0.9pp
Not stated
-85
-1.7pp
Baptist
-7
-0.3pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+31
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+29
+0.4pp
Islam
+56
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-67
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Lugarno. 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 | 1,628 | 27.8% | 19.8% | 1,639 | 29.2% | 21.0% | -11 | -1.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,332 | 22.7% | 29.4% | 978 | 17.4% | 27.4% | +354 | +5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 715 | 12.2% | 6.9% | 884 | 15.8% | 8.7% | -169 | -3.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 613 | 10.5% | 7.8% | 539 | 9.6% | 7.4% | +74 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 217 | 3.7% | 5.7% | 302 | 5.4% | 7.2% | -85 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 166 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 173 | 3.1% | 1.8% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 164 | 2.8% | 2.0% | 133 | 2.4% | 2.0% | +31 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 153 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 124 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +29 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 151 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 95 | 1.7% | 3.8% | +56 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 128 | 2.2% | 1.2% | 195 | 3.5% | 1.7% | -67 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 5,855 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +249 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.