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 Stanmore (NSW), accounting for 54.1% (4,113 people). This share was higher than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,098 people and 42.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stanmore (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stanmore (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 Stanmore (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,113
% of total
54.1%
Change from 2016
+42.3pp
4,113
54.1%
+42.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,426
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
1,426
18.8%
-9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
455
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-36.5pp
455
6.0%
-36.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
397
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
397
5.2%
-1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
274
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
274
3.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
164
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
164
2.2%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
94
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
94
1.2%
-1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
83
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
83
1.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
69
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
69
0.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
68
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
68
0.9%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,098
+42.3pp
Western Catholic
+1,390
-9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+401
-36.5pp
Not stated
+389
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+91
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
+63
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
+64
-1.5pp
Baptist
+27
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Stanmore (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 | 4,113 | 54.1% | 49.7% | 15 | 11.8% | 40.4% | +4,098 | +42.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,426 | 18.8% | 19.9% | 36 | 28.3% | 21.9% | +1,390 | -9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 455 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 54 | 42.5% | 7.1% | +401 | -36.5pp |
| Not stated | 397 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 8 | 6.3% | 10.1% | +389 | -1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 274 | 3.6% | 3.5% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 164 | 2.2% | 3.3% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 94 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 3 | 2.4% | 1.3% | +91 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 83 | 1.1% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Islam | 69 | 0.9% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 68 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5 | 3.9% | 1.2% | +63 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 7,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,478 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.