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 Tamarama, accounting for 49.1% (724 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (41.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tamarama - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tamarama in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tamarama, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
724
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
724
49.1%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
242
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
242
16.4%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
139
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
139
9.4%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
113
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
113
7.7%
-8.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
93
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
93
6.3%
+1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
31
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
31
2.1%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
20
1.4%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.2%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
1.2%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
1.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
-54
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-0.6pp
Not stated
-148
-8.4pp
Judaism
+13
+1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+3
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
+6
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+1
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+3
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tamarama. 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 | 724 | 49.1% | 41.4% | 651 | 40.2% | 33.5% | +73 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 242 | 16.4% | 18.7% | 296 | 18.3% | 19.8% | -54 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 139 | 9.4% | 6.7% | 162 | 10.0% | 8.0% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 113 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 261 | 16.1% | 13.9% | -148 | -8.4pp |
| Judaism | 93 | 6.3% | 16.0% | 80 | 4.9% | 15.1% | +13 | +1.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 31 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 28 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 1.4% | 0.6% | 14 | 0.9% | 0.8% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 16 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 25 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 16 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 13 | 0.8% | 0.5% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -143 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.