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 Hunters Hill (A), accounting for 33.6% (4,554 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 570 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hunters Hill (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hunters Hill (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hunters Hill (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,554
% of total
33.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
4,554
33.6%
-1.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,990
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
3,990
29.5%
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,549
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,549
11.4%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
994
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
994
7.3%
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
498
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
498
3.7%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
251
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
251
1.9%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
234
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
234
1.7%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
217
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
217
1.6%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
184
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
184
1.4%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
176
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
176
1.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-368
-1.6pp
No Religion, so described
+570
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-418
-2.7pp
Not stated
-76
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+65
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-39
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-55
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-11
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+49
+0.4pp
Islam
+62
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Hunters Hill (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 4,554 | 33.6% | 22.1% | 4,922 | 35.2% | 24.2% | -368 | -1.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,990 | 29.5% | 30.3% | 3,420 | 24.5% | 24.6% | +570 | +5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,549 | 11.4% | 9.2% | 1,967 | 14.1% | 12.0% | -418 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 994 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 1,070 | 7.7% | 8.5% | -76 | -0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 498 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 433 | 3.1% | 2.4% | +65 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 251 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 290 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -39 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 234 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 289 | 2.1% | 2.0% | -55 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 217 | 1.6% | 3.8% | 228 | 1.6% | 3.9% | -11 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 184 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 135 | 1.0% | 2.2% | +49 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 176 | 1.3% | 6.3% | 114 | 0.8% | 5.3% | +62 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 13,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,973 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -431 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.