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 Lilyfield, accounting for 49.1% (3,741 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 622 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lilyfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lilyfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lilyfield, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,741
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
3,741
49.1%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,724
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,724
22.6%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
600
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
600
7.9%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
420
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
420
5.5%
-4.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
206
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
206
2.7%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
136
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
136
1.8%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
101
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
101
1.3%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
87
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
87
1.1%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
82
1.1%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
54
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
54
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+622
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-202
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-151
-2.0pp
Not stated
-304
-4.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-12
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+20
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-25
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
0.0pp
Islam
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lilyfield. 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 | 3,741 | 49.1% | 49.7% | 3,119 | 40.9% | 40.4% | +622 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,724 | 22.6% | 19.9% | 1,926 | 25.3% | 21.9% | -202 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 600 | 7.9% | 5.8% | 751 | 9.9% | 7.1% | -151 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 420 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 724 | 9.5% | 10.1% | -304 | -4.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 206 | 2.7% | 3.5% | 218 | 2.9% | 3.6% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 136 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 116 | 1.5% | 3.6% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 101 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 115 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 87 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 112 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -25 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 82 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 86 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 54 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 51 | 0.7% | 1.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,619 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.