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 Queens Park (NSW), accounting for 41.2% (1,295 people). This share was similar to Waverley (A) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,098 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Queens Park (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Queens Park (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,295
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
1,295
41.2%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
717
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
717
22.8%
+6.0pp
Judaism
2021 count
342
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
342
10.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
319
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-16.0pp
319
10.2%
-16.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
131
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
131
4.2%
-3.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
86
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
86
2.7%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
42
1.3%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
0.9%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
26
0.8%
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
25
0.8%
-4.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,098
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
+612
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+155
-16.0pp
Not stated
+81
-3.8pp
Buddhism
+33
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-1
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
-6
-4.2pp
Hinduism
+1
-1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Queens Park (NSW). 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 | 1,295 | 41.2% | 41.4% | 197 | 31.5% | 33.5% | +1,098 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 717 | 22.8% | 18.7% | 105 | 16.8% | 19.8% | +612 | +6.0pp |
| Judaism | 342 | 10.9% | 16.0% | - | - | 15.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 319 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 164 | 26.2% | 8.0% | +155 | -16.0pp |
| Not stated | 131 | 4.2% | 7.6% | 50 | 8.0% | 13.9% | +81 | -3.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 86 | 2.7% | 2.0% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 42 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 9 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +33 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 7 | 1.1% | 0.9% | +22 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 27 | 4.3% | 1.0% | -1 | -3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 31 | 5.0% | 0.8% | -6 | -4.2pp |
| Total | 3,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,515 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.