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 Rozelle, accounting for 53.1% (4,534 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 850 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rozelle - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rozelle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rozelle, with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,534
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
4,534
53.1%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,855
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,855
21.7%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
761
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
761
8.9%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
369
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
369
4.3%
-7.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
142
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
142
1.7%
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
134
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
134
1.6%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
114
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
114
1.3%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
89
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
1.0%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
86
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
86
1.0%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
65
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
65
0.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+850
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-64
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-206
-2.2pp
Not stated
-619
-7.0pp
Buddhism
-33
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-39
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-34
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-27
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Hinduism
+20
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Rozelle. 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 | 4,534 | 53.1% | 49.7% | 3,684 | 42.3% | 40.4% | +850 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,855 | 21.7% | 19.9% | 1,919 | 22.0% | 21.9% | -64 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 761 | 8.9% | 5.8% | 967 | 11.1% | 7.1% | -206 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 369 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 988 | 11.3% | 10.1% | -619 | -7.0pp |
| Buddhism | 142 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 175 | 2.0% | 3.6% | -33 | -0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 134 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 173 | 2.0% | 3.6% | -39 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 114 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 148 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -34 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 116 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -27 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 86 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 84 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 65 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 45 | 0.5% | 2.4% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 8,531 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -183 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.