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 Marrickville, accounting for 48.9% (12,992 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,519 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marrickville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marrickville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marrickville, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,992
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
12,992
48.9%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,458
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
4,458
16.8%
-2.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
2,131
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,131
8.0%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,537
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,537
5.8%
-3.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,453
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,453
5.5%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
915
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
915
3.4%
-1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
640
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
640
2.4%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
348
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
348
1.3%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
284
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
284
1.1%
-0.6pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
239
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
239
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,519
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-537
-2.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-56
-0.2pp
Not stated
-1,008
-3.8pp
Buddhism
-116
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-296
-1.2pp
Islam
-157
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Hinduism
-157
-0.6pp
Maronite Catholic
-35
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Marrickville. 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 | 12,992 | 48.9% | 49.7% | 10,473 | 39.4% | 40.4% | +2,519 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,458 | 16.8% | 19.9% | 4,995 | 18.8% | 21.9% | -537 | -2.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,131 | 8.0% | 3.5% | 2,187 | 8.2% | 3.6% | -56 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,537 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2,545 | 9.6% | 10.1% | -1,008 | -3.8pp |
| Buddhism | 1,453 | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1,569 | 5.9% | 3.6% | -116 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 915 | 3.4% | 5.8% | 1,211 | 4.6% | 7.1% | -296 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 640 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 797 | 3.0% | 1.4% | -157 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 348 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 346 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 284 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 441 | 1.7% | 2.4% | -157 | -0.6pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 239 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 274 | 1.0% | 0.5% | -35 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 26,569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,560 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.