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 Woollahra (A), accounting for 36.9% (19,709 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,316 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woollahra (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woollahra (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woollahra (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,709
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
19,709
36.9%
+6.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
9,822
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
9,822
18.4%
-0.7pp
Judaism
2021 count
7,509
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
7,509
14.0%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,587
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
6,587
12.3%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,655
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
3,655
6.8%
-5.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,525
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,525
2.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
710
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
710
1.3%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
685
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
685
1.3%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
555
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
555
1.0%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
461
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
461
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,316
+6.7pp
Western Catholic
-526
-0.7pp
Judaism
+457
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-876
-1.5pp
Not stated
-3,085
-5.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+61
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+71
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-220
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-93
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Woollahra (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19,709 | 36.9% | 30.3% | 16,393 | 30.2% | 24.6% | +3,316 | +6.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 9,822 | 18.4% | 22.1% | 10,348 | 19.1% | 24.2% | -526 | -0.7pp |
| Judaism | 7,509 | 14.0% | 0.7% | 7,052 | 13.0% | 0.7% | +457 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,587 | 12.3% | 9.2% | 7,463 | 13.8% | 12.0% | -876 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 3,655 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 6,740 | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3,085 | -5.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,525 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1,464 | 2.7% | 2.4% | +61 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 710 | 1.3% | 3.8% | 639 | 1.2% | 3.9% | +71 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 685 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 905 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -220 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 555 | 1.0% | 2.5% | 535 | 1.0% | 2.2% | +20 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 461 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 554 | 1.0% | 2.0% | -93 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 53,483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54,234 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -751 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.