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 Dulwich Hill, accounting for 47.5% (6,664 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,559 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dulwich Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dulwich Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dulwich Hill, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,664
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
6,664
47.5%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,732
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
2,732
19.5%
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
842
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
842
6.0%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
809
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
809
5.8%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
656
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
656
4.7%
-1.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
416
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
416
3.0%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
339
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
339
2.4%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
204
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
204
1.5%
0.0pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
182
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
182
1.3%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
137
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
137
1.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,559
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-334
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-56
-0.6pp
Not stated
-545
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-198
-1.5pp
Buddhism
-59
-0.5pp
Islam
+12
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Maronite Catholic
+2
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-25
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dulwich Hill. 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 | 6,664 | 47.5% | 49.7% | 5,105 | 37.2% | 40.4% | +1,559 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,732 | 19.5% | 19.9% | 3,066 | 22.4% | 21.9% | -334 | -2.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 842 | 6.0% | 3.5% | 898 | 6.6% | 3.6% | -56 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 809 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 1,354 | 9.9% | 10.1% | -545 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 656 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 854 | 6.2% | 7.1% | -198 | -1.5pp |
| Buddhism | 416 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 475 | 3.5% | 3.6% | -59 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 339 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 327 | 2.4% | 1.4% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 204 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 203 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 182 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 180 | 1.3% | 0.5% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 137 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 162 | 1.2% | 1.2% | -25 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 14,031 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,707 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +324 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.