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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Annandale (NSW) (part), accounting for 53.1% (5,046 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,836 people and 38 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Annandale (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Annandale (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Annandale (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,046
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+38.0pp
5,046
53.1%
+38.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,760
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-20.3pp
1,760
18.5%
-20.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
710
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
710
7.5%
-10.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
675
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
675
7.1%
+2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
200
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
200
2.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
164
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
164
1.7%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
108
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
108
1.1%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
108
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
108
1.1%
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
104
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
104
1.1%
-1.3pp
Islam
2021 count
77
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
77
0.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,836
+38.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,221
-20.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+464
-10.2pp
Not stated
+608
+2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+170
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+159
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
+77
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
+33
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+70
-1.3pp
Islam
+73
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Annandale (NSW) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Inner West (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | % | Inner West (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 5,046 | 53.1% | 49.7% | 210 | 15.1% | 40.4% | +4,836 | +38.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,760 | 18.5% | 19.9% | 539 | 38.8% | 21.9% | +1,221 | -20.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 710 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 246 | 17.7% | 7.1% | +464 | -10.2pp |
| Not stated | 675 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 67 | 4.8% | 10.1% | +608 | +2.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 200 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 30 | 2.2% | 3.6% | +170 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 164 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 5 | 0.4% | 3.6% | +159 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 108 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 31 | 2.2% | 1.3% | +77 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 108 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 75 | 5.4% | 1.2% | +33 | -4.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 104 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 34 | 2.4% | 1.3% | +70 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 77 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 4 | 0.3% | 1.4% | +73 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 9,496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,390 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.