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, accounting for 40.1% (11,352 people). This share was similar to Mosman (A) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11,249 people, while its share fell by 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mosman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mosman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mosman (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mosman, with comparison markers for Mosman (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,352
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
11,352
40.1%
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,537
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
6,537
23.1%
+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,903
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
4,903
17.3%
+9.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,404
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
1,404
5.0%
-12.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
556
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
556
2.0%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
504
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
504
1.8%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
461
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
461
1.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
403
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
403
1.4%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
375
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
375
1.3%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
293
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
293
1.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,249
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
+6,519
+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4,886
+9.5pp
Not stated
+1,367
-12.0pp
Presbyterian
+551
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
+499
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+392
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+371
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+290
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
+76
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mosman. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mosman (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mosman (A)% | Count | % | Mosman (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11,352 | 40.1% | 40.1% | 103 | 47.2% | 31.3% | +11,249 | -7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,537 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 18 | 8.3% | 23.8% | +6,519 | +14.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,903 | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17 | 7.8% | 20.1% | +4,886 | +9.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,404 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 37 | 17.0% | 10.3% | +1,367 | -12.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 556 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5 | 2.3% | 2.5% | +551 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 504 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +499 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 461 | 1.6% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 403 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 11 | 5.0% | 1.4% | +392 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 375 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +371 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 293 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.0% | +290 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 28,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28,093 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.