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 Enmore (Inner West - NSW), accounting for 62.7% (2,408 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 6,130 people, while its share rose by 26.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Enmore (Inner West - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Enmore (Inner West - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Enmore (Inner West - NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,408
% of total
62.7%
Change from 2016
+26.7pp
2,408
62.7%
+26.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
454
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
454
11.8%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
244
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
244
6.4%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
140
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
140
3.6%
-4.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
131
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
131
3.4%
+3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
95
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
95
2.5%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
46
1.2%
-1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
44
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
44
1.1%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
37
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
37
1.0%
-5.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
35
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
35
0.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-6,130
+26.7pp
Western Catholic
-3,067
-3.0pp
Not stated
-1,226
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,859
-4.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+27
+3.0pp
Buddhism
-1,192
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-524
-1.2pp
Islam
-330
-0.5pp
Hinduism
-1,482
-5.4pp
Inadequately described
-34
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Enmore (Inner West - NSW). 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 | 2,408 | 62.7% | 49.7% | 8,538 | 36.0% | 40.4% | -6,130 | +26.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 454 | 11.8% | 19.9% | 3,521 | 14.8% | 21.9% | -3,067 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 244 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 1,470 | 6.2% | 10.1% | -1,226 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 140 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 1,999 | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1,859 | -4.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 131 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 104 | 0.4% | 3.6% | +27 | +3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 95 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 1,287 | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1,192 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 570 | 2.4% | 1.3% | -524 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 44 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 374 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -330 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 37 | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1,519 | 6.4% | 2.4% | -1,482 | -5.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 35 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 69 | 0.3% | 0.6% | -34 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23,715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19,876 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.