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 Bondi, accounting for 45.3% (4,705 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,093 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bondi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bondi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bondi, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,705
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
4,705
45.3%
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,939
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,939
18.7%
-2.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
1,425
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,425
13.7%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
822
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
822
7.9%
-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
539
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
539
5.2%
-1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
154
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
154
1.5%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
145
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
145
1.4%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
107
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
107
1.0%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
67
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
67
0.6%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
64
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
64
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,093
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
-179
-2.4pp
Judaism
+159
+1.1pp
Not stated
-640
-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-112
-1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
0.0pp
Buddhism
+12
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-24
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bondi. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,705 | 45.3% | 41.4% | 3,612 | 36.0% | 33.5% | +1,093 | +9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,939 | 18.7% | 18.7% | 2,118 | 21.1% | 19.8% | -179 | -2.4pp |
| Judaism | 1,425 | 13.7% | 16.0% | 1,266 | 12.6% | 15.1% | +159 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 822 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 1,462 | 14.6% | 13.9% | -640 | -6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 539 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 651 | 6.5% | 8.0% | -112 | -1.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 154 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 148 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 145 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 133 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 107 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 94 | 0.9% | 0.9% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 67 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 91 | 0.9% | 1.0% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 64 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 73 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 10,388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,043 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +345 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.