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 Bronte, accounting for 47.4% (3,391 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 796 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bronte - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bronte in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bronte, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,391
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
3,391
47.4%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,556
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,556
21.8%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
742
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
742
10.4%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
510
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
510
7.1%
-3.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
255
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
255
3.6%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
167
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
167
2.3%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
70
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
70
1.0%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
59
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
59
0.8%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
57
0.8%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
53
0.7%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+796
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-95
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-85
-2.0pp
Not stated
-195
-3.4pp
Judaism
+18
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+19
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-23
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-29
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bronte. 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 | 3,391 | 47.4% | 41.4% | 2,595 | 38.8% | 33.5% | +796 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,556 | 21.8% | 18.7% | 1,651 | 24.7% | 19.8% | -95 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 742 | 10.4% | 6.7% | 827 | 12.4% | 8.0% | -85 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 510 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 705 | 10.5% | 13.9% | -195 | -3.4pp |
| Judaism | 255 | 3.6% | 16.0% | 237 | 3.5% | 15.1% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 167 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 148 | 2.2% | 1.8% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 70 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 93 | 1.4% | 0.8% | -23 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 59 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 61 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 61 | 0.9% | 0.9% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 82 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -29 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 7,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +459 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.