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 Naremburn, accounting for 45.6% (2,707 people). This share was higher than Willoughby (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 531 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Naremburn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Naremburn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Naremburn, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,707
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
2,707
45.6%
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,327
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,327
22.3%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
676
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
676
11.4%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
244
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
244
4.1%
-5.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
141
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
141
2.4%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
129
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
129
2.2%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
95
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
95
1.6%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
84
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
84
1.4%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
81
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
81
1.4%
-0.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
70
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
70
1.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+531
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
-60
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-148
-2.7pp
Not stated
-288
-5.0pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+30
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-14
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-27
-0.4pp
Judaism
+26
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Naremburn. 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 | 2,707 | 45.6% | 43.0% | 2,176 | 37.1% | 36.5% | +531 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,327 | 22.3% | 20.2% | 1,387 | 23.7% | 21.5% | -60 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 676 | 11.4% | 9.5% | 824 | 14.1% | 11.5% | -148 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 244 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 532 | 9.1% | 8.4% | -288 | -5.0pp |
| Buddhism | 141 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 134 | 2.3% | 4.3% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 129 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 99 | 1.7% | 2.8% | +30 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 95 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 100 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 84 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 98 | 1.7% | 2.1% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 81 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 108 | 1.8% | 2.5% | -27 | -0.4pp |
| Judaism | 70 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 44 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +26 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 5,938 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,858 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.