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, 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
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Islam
Macedonian Orthodox
Presbyterian
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.