Newcastle suburbs with the largest Buddhist community
Jesmond has the highest concentration, at 2.7% of residents (86 people). Birmingham Gardens and Beresfield follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 60 eligible Newcastle suburbs.
This page ranks Newcastle suburbs by the share of residents who reported their religion as Buddhism in the 2021 Census — a factual look at where the Buddhist community is most concentrated, handy if you want Buddhist temples nearby. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are ranked.
Shares are the count of Newcastle residents who identified as Buddhist divided by the suburb's total population, from the ABS 2021 Census religious-affiliation table — the same figures shown on each suburb page. Percentile ranks are computed within Newcastle's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs. Answering the census religion question is voluntary, so true shares may run slightly higher than reported. This is descriptive demographic information, not a recommendation.
Newcastle suburbs with the largest Buddhist community
Ranked by the share of residents who identified as Buddhist in the 2021 Census, among suburbs with at least 2,000 residents. A factual snapshot of where the community is established — useful when you want temples nearby.
Jesmond
NSW 2299 · 3,210 residents2.7% of residents · 86 people
Birmingham Gardens
NSW 2287 · 2,598 residents2.4% of residents · 63 people
Beresfield
NSW 2322 · 3,267 residents1.6% of residents · 52 people
Mayfield
NSW 2304 · 9,760 residents1.5% of residents · 148 people
Waratah
NSW 2298 · 4,927 residents1.5% of residents · 73 people
North Lambton
NSW 2299 · 3,454 residents1.5% of residents · 51 people
Islington
NSW 2296 · 2,026 residents1.3% of residents · 27 people
Bellbird
NSW 2325 · 2,338 residents1.3% of residents · 30 people
Hamilton
NSW 2303 · 4,614 residents1.2% of residents · 57 people
Newcastle
NSW 2300 · 3,852 residents1.2% of residents · 47 people
Cameron Park
NSW 2285 · 9,977 residents1.2% of residents · 121 people
Rathmines
NSW 2283 · 2,076 residents1.2% of residents · 25 people
Charlestown
NSW 2290 · 13,601 residents1.2% of residents · 162 people
Kotara
NSW 2289 · 3,980 residents1.2% of residents · 47 people
Waratah West
NSW 2298 · 3,142 residents1.2% of residents · 37 people
Ranked from 60 qualifying suburbs.
100% share of residents who reported this religion in the 2021 Census (the religion's count divided by the suburb's total population), percentile-ranked within Newcastle's candidate pool. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents qualify, and the larger absolute community breaks ties. This is descriptive ABS Census data — a factual snapshot of where a community lives, not a recommendation. See how we calculate for the full methodology.
Common questions about this ranking
Which Newcastle suburbs have the largest Buddhist community?
Jesmond has the highest concentration, at 2.7% of residents (86 people). Birmingham Gardens and Beresfield follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 60 eligible Newcastle suburbs. In Newcastle suburbs of 2,000+ residents, 0.8% of people identified as Buddhist (2021 Census).
How is this ranking put together?
Each Newcastle suburb is ranked by the share of its residents who identified as Buddhist in the 2021 Census — that group's count divided by the suburb's total population. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are included, and percentile ranks are computed within Newcastle's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs.
Where does the data come from?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, which asks every resident an optional question on religious affiliation. We use the published suburb-level counts — the same figures shown in the religion breakdown on each suburb page. Nothing is estimated or inferred about any individual.
Why would someone use this list?
People relocating often want to settle near an established community and its amenities — places of worship, cultural grocers, schools, and social networks. This is a factual demographic snapshot to help with that. It isn't a judgement about any suburb, and it isn't a recommendation to seek out or avoid anywhere.
How current is it?
The figures are from the 2021 Census, the most recent available until results from the August 2026 Census are released in 2027. The top 15 is recomputed whenever we refresh the census data.
Same list in other cities
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Rankings last computed 28 September 2026. Recomputed after each ACARA schools data refresh.
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