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 North Bondi, accounting for 40.9% (3,787 people). This share was lower than Waverley (A) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,503 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Bondi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Bondi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Bondi, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,787
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
3,787
40.9%
+3.9pp
Judaism
2021 count
2,049
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-
2,049
22.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,485
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
1,485
16.0%
-7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
660
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
660
7.1%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
588
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
588
6.3%
-5.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
186
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
186
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
82
0.9%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
65
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
65
0.7%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
53
0.6%
-2.7pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
39
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
0.4%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,503
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
+1,305
-7.4pp
Not stated
+563
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+494
-5.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+66
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+47
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
+28
-2.7pp
Inadequately described
+28
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
+16
-1.8pp
Hinduism
+20
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for North 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 | 3,787 | 40.9% | 41.4% | 284 | 37.0% | 33.5% | +3,503 | +3.9pp |
| Judaism | 2,049 | 22.1% | 16.0% | - | - | 15.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,485 | 16.0% | 18.7% | 180 | 23.4% | 19.8% | +1,305 | -7.4pp |
| Not stated | 660 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 97 | 12.6% | 13.9% | +563 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 588 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 94 | 12.2% | 8.0% | +494 | -5.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 186 | 2.0% | 2.0% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 82 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 16 | 2.1% | 0.9% | +66 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 65 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 18 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +47 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 25 | 3.3% | 1.0% | +28 | -2.7pp |
| Inadequately described | 39 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 11 | 1.4% | 0.5% | +28 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 9,269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 768 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,501 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.