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 Greenhills, accounting for 46.3% (19 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 28.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Greenhills - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Greenhills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Greenhills, with comparison markers for York (S).

Greenhills
York (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

19

% of total

46.3%

Change from 2016

+28.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

31.7%

Change from 2016

+2.2pp

Data table

Religion for Greenhills. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).

Religion for Greenhills. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
Religion for Greenhills. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%York (S)%Count%York (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1946.3%43.8%1118.0%32.9%+8+28.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1331.7%19.2%1829.5%22.7%-5+2.2pp
Total41100.0%100.0%61100.0%100.0%-200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.