Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Northbridge (NSW), accounting for 37.4% (2,430 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 557 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northbridge (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northbridge (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northbridge (NSW), with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Judaism
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+557
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
-139
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-212
-3.7pp
Not stated
-99
-1.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+39
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+20
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-29
-0.5pp
Judaism
+7
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-47
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Northbridge (NSW). 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 | 2,430 | 37.4% | 43.0% | 1,873 | 29.6% | 36.5% | +557 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,656 | 25.5% | 20.2% | 1,795 | 28.3% | 21.5% | -139 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,012 | 15.6% | 9.5% | 1,224 | 19.3% | 11.5% | -212 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 321 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 420 | 6.6% | 8.4% | -99 | -1.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 172 | 2.6% | 1.0% | 133 | 2.1% | 1.1% | +39 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 148 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 128 | 2.0% | 4.3% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 123 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 152 | 2.4% | 2.1% | -29 | -0.5pp |
| Judaism | 99 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 92 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 84 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 86 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 133 | 2.1% | 2.5% | -47 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 6,492 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +159 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.