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 Strathfield (A), accounting for 24% (10,947 people). This share was lower than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 2,449 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Strathfield (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Strathfield (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathfield (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,947
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
10,947
24.0%
+2.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
9,046
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
9,046
19.9%
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,203
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
8,203
18.0%
-2.4pp
Islam
2021 count
2,904
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
2,904
6.4%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,818
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,818
6.2%
-2.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,754
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,754
6.0%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,562
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,562
3.4%
-0.5pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
1,222
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,222
2.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,079
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,079
2.4%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,012
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,012
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,252
+2.4pp
Hinduism
+2,449
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
-37
-2.4pp
Islam
+934
+1.5pp
Not stated
-814
-2.8pp
Buddhism
+474
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-0.5pp
Maronite Catholic
+290
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-289
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+215
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Strathfield (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 | 10,947 | 24.0% | 30.3% | 8,695 | 21.6% | 24.6% | +2,252 | +2.4pp |
| Hinduism | 9,046 | 19.9% | 4.8% | 6,597 | 16.4% | 3.5% | +2,449 | +3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,203 | 18.0% | 22.1% | 8,240 | 20.4% | 24.2% | -37 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 2,904 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 1,970 | 4.9% | 5.3% | +934 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 2,818 | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3,632 | 9.0% | 8.5% | -814 | -2.8pp |
| Buddhism | 2,754 | 6.0% | 3.8% | 2,280 | 5.7% | 3.9% | +474 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,562 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 1,559 | 3.9% | 12.0% | +3 | -0.5pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 1,222 | 2.7% | 0.8% | 932 | 2.3% | 0.7% | +290 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,079 | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1,368 | 3.4% | 1.9% | -289 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,012 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 797 | 2.0% | 2.2% | +215 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 45,543 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40,305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,238 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.