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 Artarmon, accounting for 42.5% (3,990 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 498 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Artarmon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Artarmon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Artarmon, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,990
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
3,990
42.5%
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,475
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,475
15.7%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
828
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
828
8.8%
-1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
826
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
826
8.8%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
527
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
527
5.6%
-3.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
459
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
459
4.9%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
249
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
249
2.7%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
177
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
177
1.9%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
160
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
160
1.7%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
155
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
155
1.7%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+498
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
-247
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-123
-1.2pp
Hinduism
+162
+1.8pp
Not stated
-336
-3.4pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.2pp
Islam
+59
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-46
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-43
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Artarmon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,990 | 42.5% | 43.0% | 3,492 | 36.6% | 36.5% | +498 | +5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,475 | 15.7% | 20.2% | 1,722 | 18.1% | 21.5% | -247 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 828 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 951 | 10.0% | 11.5% | -123 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 826 | 8.8% | 3.6% | 664 | 7.0% | 2.8% | +162 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 527 | 5.6% | 5.0% | 863 | 9.0% | 8.4% | -336 | -3.4pp |
| Buddhism | 459 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 446 | 4.7% | 4.3% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 249 | 2.7% | 1.3% | 190 | 2.0% | 1.1% | +59 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 177 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 170 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 160 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 206 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -46 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 155 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 198 | 2.1% | 2.5% | -43 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 9,384 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -153 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.