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 Lane Cove (A), accounting for 40.3% (15,910 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,355 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lane Cove (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lane Cove (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lane Cove (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,910
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
15,910
40.3%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
9,720
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
9,720
24.6%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,015
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
4,015
10.2%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,981
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,981
5.0%
-3.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,292
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,292
3.3%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,089
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,089
2.8%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
711
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
711
1.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
607
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
607
1.5%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
587
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
587
1.5%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
582
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
582
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,355
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
+54
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-667
-2.8pp
Not stated
-898
-3.0pp
Hinduism
+180
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+114
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+171
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-161
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-105
-0.4pp
Islam
+128
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lane Cove (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 15,910 | 40.3% | 30.3% | 11,555 | 32.1% | 24.6% | +4,355 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 9,720 | 24.6% | 22.1% | 9,666 | 26.8% | 24.2% | +54 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,015 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 4,682 | 13.0% | 12.0% | -667 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,981 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2,879 | 8.0% | 8.5% | -898 | -3.0pp |
| Hinduism | 1,292 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1,112 | 3.1% | 3.5% | +180 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 1,089 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 975 | 2.7% | 3.9% | +114 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 711 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 540 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +171 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 607 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 768 | 2.1% | 2.0% | -161 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 587 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 692 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -105 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 582 | 1.5% | 6.3% | 454 | 1.3% | 5.3% | +128 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 39,455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,418 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.