Which religious groups have large followings in New South Wales?

In New South Wales, the largest portion of the population that professes a religion is Christian. The most prominent active denominations are the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church of Australia. Additionally, the Uniting Church—which consists of congregations from Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregationalist backgrounds—maintains a large adherence.1

While Christianity remains the largest religious group, the state has seen an increase in the number of residents identifying as Muslim and Buddhist. Furthermore, a growing segment of the population reports having no religious preference.1