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 Haberfield (part), accounting for 44.1% (2,848 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (19.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 479 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Haberfield (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Haberfield (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 Haberfield (part), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,848
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,848
44.1%
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,104
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
2,104
32.6%
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
426
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
426
6.6%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
230
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
230
3.6%
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
218
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
218
3.4%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
92
1.4%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
76
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
76
1.2%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
75
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
75
1.2%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
66
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
66
1.0%
-0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
45
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
45
0.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-205
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
+479
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
0.0pp
Not stated
-195
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-44
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Buddhism
+1
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.2pp
Islam
+11
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Haberfield (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 2,848 | 44.1% | 19.9% | 3,053 | 47.4% | 21.9% | -205 | -3.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,104 | 32.6% | 49.7% | 1,625 | 25.2% | 40.4% | +479 | +7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 426 | 6.6% | 5.8% | 425 | 6.6% | 7.1% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 230 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 425 | 6.6% | 10.1% | -195 | -3.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 218 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 209 | 3.2% | 3.6% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 136 | 2.1% | 1.2% | -44 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 76 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 75 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 75 | 1.2% | 3.3% | 74 | 1.1% | 3.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 66 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 80 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Islam | 45 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 34 | 0.5% | 1.4% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 6,455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.