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 Peakhurst Heights, accounting for 27.2% (687 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Peakhurst Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Peakhurst Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peakhurst Heights, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
687
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
687
27.2%
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
603
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
603
23.9%
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
346
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
346
13.7%
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
247
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
247
9.8%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
117
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
117
4.6%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
74
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
74
2.9%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
72
2.9%
+1.5pp
Islam
2021 count
67
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
67
2.7%
+0.9pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
49
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
49
1.9%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
49
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
49
1.9%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-43
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
+203
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+45
+1.1pp
Not stated
-17
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+39
+1.5pp
Islam
+26
+0.9pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-16
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Peakhurst Heights. 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 | 687 | 27.2% | 19.8% | 730 | 31.4% | 21.0% | -43 | -4.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 603 | 23.9% | 29.4% | 400 | 17.2% | 27.4% | +203 | +6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 346 | 13.7% | 6.9% | 389 | 16.7% | 8.7% | -43 | -3.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 247 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 202 | 8.7% | 7.4% | +45 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 117 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 134 | 5.8% | 7.2% | -17 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 74 | 2.9% | 1.2% | 77 | 3.3% | 1.7% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 72 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 33 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +39 | +1.5pp |
| Islam | 67 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 41 | 1.8% | 3.8% | +26 | +0.9pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 49 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 65 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -16 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 49 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 63 | 2.7% | 1.7% | -14 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 2,525 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +197 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.