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 4,505 people and 27 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
+27.0pp
4,534
53.1%
+27.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,855
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,855
21.7%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
761
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
761
8.9%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
369
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
369
4.3%
-2.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
142
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
142
1.7%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
134
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
134
1.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
114
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
114
1.3%
-10.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
89
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
89
1.0%
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
86
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
86
1.0%
-5.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
65
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
65
0.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,505
+27.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,826
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+750
-1.0pp
Not stated
+361
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
+101
-10.4pp
Uniting Church
+82
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+79
-5.3pp
Islam
+42
-3.1pp
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% | 29 | 26.1% | 40.4% | +4,505 | +27.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,855 | 21.7% | 19.9% | 29 | 26.1% | 21.9% | +1,826 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 761 | 8.9% | 5.8% | 11 | 9.9% | 7.1% | +750 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 369 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 8 | 7.2% | 10.1% | +361 | -2.9pp |
| Buddhism | 142 | 1.7% | 3.3% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 134 | 1.6% | 3.5% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 114 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 13 | 11.7% | 1.3% | +101 | -10.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 7 | 6.3% | 1.2% | +82 | -5.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 86 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 7 | 6.3% | 1.3% | +79 | -5.3pp |
| Hinduism | 65 | 0.8% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Total | 8,531 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,420 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.