Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Sydenham (NSW), accounting for 48.9% (525 people). This share was lower than Inner West (A) (49.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 118 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sydenham (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sydenham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Inner West (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sydenham (NSW), with comparison markers for Inner West (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+118
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-47
-3.4pp
Buddhism
-33
-2.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-20
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+0.6pp
Not stated
-60
-5.2pp
Hinduism
+4
+0.5pp
Islam
+9
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Sydenham (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 | 525 | 48.9% | 49.7% | 407 | 36.1% | 40.4% | +118 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 174 | 16.2% | 19.9% | 221 | 19.6% | 21.9% | -47 | -3.4pp |
| Buddhism | 98 | 9.1% | 3.3% | 131 | 11.6% | 3.6% | -33 | -2.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 53 | 4.9% | 3.5% | 73 | 6.5% | 3.6% | -20 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 46 | 4.1% | 7.1% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 97 | 8.6% | 10.1% | -60 | -5.2pp |
| Hinduism | 35 | 3.3% | 2.1% | 31 | 2.8% | 2.4% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 32 | 3.0% | 1.4% | 23 | 2.0% | 1.4% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 2.8% | 1.4% | 20 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +10 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 1,073 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.