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 Randwick (C), accounting for 36.5% (49,013 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,743 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Randwick (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Randwick (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Randwick (C), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49,013
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
49,013
36.5%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35,882
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
35,882
26.7%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10,476
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
10,476
7.8%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
9,786
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
9,786
7.3%
-4.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
6,624
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
6,624
4.9%
+0.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
5,467
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
5,467
4.1%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
3,073
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
3,073
2.3%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,054
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,054
1.5%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
1,888
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,888
1.4%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,648
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,648
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,743
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,170
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,984
-1.1pp
Not stated
-6,107
-4.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-80
+0.1pp
Judaism
+413
+0.5pp
Buddhism
-771
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+130
+0.1pp
Islam
-432
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-503
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Randwick (C). 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 | 49,013 | 36.5% | 30.3% | 44,270 | 31.5% | 24.6% | +4,743 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 35,882 | 26.7% | 22.1% | 37,052 | 26.3% | 24.2% | -1,170 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10,476 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 12,460 | 8.9% | 12.0% | -1,984 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 9,786 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 15,893 | 11.3% | 8.5% | -6,107 | -4.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 6,624 | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6,704 | 4.8% | 2.4% | -80 | +0.1pp |
| Judaism | 5,467 | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5,054 | 3.6% | 0.7% | +413 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 3,073 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 3,844 | 2.7% | 3.9% | -771 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,054 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1,924 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +130 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 1,888 | 1.4% | 6.3% | 2,320 | 1.6% | 5.3% | -432 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,648 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2,151 | 1.5% | 1.9% | -503 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 134,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 140,629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,389 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.