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 Mosman (A), accounting for 40.1% (11,352 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,435 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mosman (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mosman (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mosman (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,352
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
11,352
40.1%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,537
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
6,537
23.1%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,903
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
4,903
17.3%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,404
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
1,404
5.0%
-5.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
556
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
556
2.0%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
504
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
504
1.8%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
461
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
461
1.6%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
403
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
403
1.4%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
375
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
375
1.3%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
293
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
293
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,435
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
-241
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-809
-2.8pp
Not stated
-1,522
-5.3pp
Presbyterian
-165
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-36
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+68
+0.2pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
0.0pp
Hinduism
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mosman (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 | 11,352 | 40.1% | 30.3% | 8,917 | 31.3% | 24.6% | +2,435 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,537 | 23.1% | 22.1% | 6,778 | 23.8% | 24.2% | -241 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,903 | 17.3% | 9.2% | 5,712 | 20.1% | 12.0% | -809 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,404 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 2,926 | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1,522 | -5.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 556 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 721 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -165 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 504 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 540 | 1.9% | 2.0% | -36 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 461 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 393 | 1.4% | 2.4% | +68 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 403 | 1.4% | 3.8% | 403 | 1.4% | 3.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 375 | 1.3% | 2.5% | 366 | 1.3% | 2.2% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 293 | 1.0% | 4.8% | 293 | 1.0% | 3.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 28,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -171 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.