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 Leichhardt (NSW), accounting for 50.5% (7,660 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,648 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leichhardt (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leichhardt (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 Leichhardt (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,660
% of total
50.5%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
7,660
50.5%
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,687
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
3,687
24.3%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
981
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
981
6.5%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
728
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
728
4.8%
-5.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
304
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
304
2.0%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
299
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
299
2.0%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
182
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
182
1.2%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
174
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
174
1.1%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
144
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
144
1.0%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
115
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
115
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,648
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
-146
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-210
-1.7pp
Not stated
-790
-5.6pp
Buddhism
+27
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+18
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-40
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-25
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Leichhardt (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 | 7,660 | 50.5% | 49.7% | 6,012 | 41.2% | 40.4% | +1,648 | +9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,687 | 24.3% | 19.9% | 3,833 | 26.3% | 21.9% | -146 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 981 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 1,191 | 8.2% | 7.1% | -210 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 728 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 1,518 | 10.4% | 10.1% | -790 | -5.6pp |
| Buddhism | 304 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 277 | 1.9% | 3.6% | +27 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 299 | 2.0% | 3.5% | 281 | 1.9% | 3.6% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 182 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 148 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +34 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 174 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 214 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -40 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 144 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 169 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -25 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 115 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 114 | 0.8% | 2.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 15,157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +565 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.