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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in South Hurstville, accounting for 33.2% (1,729 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 205 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Hurstville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Hurstville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Hurstville, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Macedonian Orthodox
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+205
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
-55
-1.3pp
Islam
+60
+1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-63
-1.3pp
Not stated
-117
-2.3pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+61
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.3pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for South Hurstville. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,729 | 33.2% | 29.4% | 1,524 | 29.6% | 27.4% | +205 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 941 | 18.1% | 19.8% | 996 | 19.4% | 21.0% | -55 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 402 | 7.7% | 4.6% | 342 | 6.7% | 3.8% | +60 | +1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 397 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 390 | 7.6% | 7.4% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 342 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 405 | 7.9% | 8.7% | -63 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 289 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 406 | 7.9% | 7.2% | -117 | -2.3pp |
| Buddhism | 269 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 276 | 5.4% | 4.8% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 169 | 3.2% | 6.8% | 108 | 2.1% | 4.6% | +61 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 165 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 149 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 100 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 105 | 2.0% | 2.0% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 5,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.