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 York, accounting for 42.3% (1,007 people). This share was lower than York (S) (43.8%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
York - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for York in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for York, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,007
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,007
42.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
453
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-
453
19.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
273
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-
273
11.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
259
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
259
10.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
94
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
94
3.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
57
2.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
43
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
43
1.8%
-
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
28
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
28
1.2%
-
Baptist
2021 count
27
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
27
1.1%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
23
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
23
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for York. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,007 | 42.3% | 43.8% | - | - | 32.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 453 | 19.0% | 19.2% | - | - | 22.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 273 | 11.5% | 11.6% | - | - | 14.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 259 | 10.9% | 10.5% | - | - | 12.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 94 | 3.9% | 3.8% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 2.4% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 43 | 1.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 28 | 1.2% | 1.1% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 27 | 1.1% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 23 | 1.0% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 2,383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.