Religious Diversity
At the 2006 Census, Christian based religions collectively comprised 36.3% of Auburn City's population, followed by Islam (24.8%). Buddhism (9.2%) and Hinduism (3.1%) were also significantly represented.
Auburn City is home to over 50 places of worship including 42 churches, 7 mosques or Muslim organisations, 1 Hindu temple, 1 Buddhist temple and 1 Baha’i centre.
Community Development Activities
- Activities and events We deliver and support a full calendar of community events like the Auburn festival, Celebration of African Cultures, Refugee Week and International Women’s Day. We work with local services to develop specific projects that prioritise community groups based on need. We also undertake research on the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. The theme of this year's Refugee Week is Restoring Hopes. A calendar of events for Refugee Week will be available soon.
- Community capacity building projects Auburn City Council focuses on building capacity by assisting local ethnic organisations, groups and their communities in accessing and sharing resources, funding and training, developing collaborative partnerships and strengthening community assets and networks.
- Cross cultural education programs We offer information sessions for CALD communities on how to access and use Council services and facilities. We provide materials in community languages including a new resident’s kit, and we offer advice on cross-cultural communication appropriateness when requested.
- Auburn Multicultural Interagency A bi-monthly meeting convened by Auburn City Council allows local service providers to network and share information about issues affecting CALD communities. The aim of these meetings is to develop resources and strategies to meet identified social needs and facilitate collaboration across the welfare sector.