While it has been noted that religious background lies behind the rivalry, that aspect has been described as minor in relation to the sectarianism in Glasgow. In practice geography has been a bigger factor in establishing the support bases of the Edinburgh rivals: support for Hibs has always been founded in Leith – irrespective of religion – and the surrounding areas in the north and east of the city, whereas the rest of Edinburgh has tended towards Hearts. Although the clubs are inescapable rivals, the rivalry is mainly "good-natured" and has had beneficial effects due to the demographic diversities that result in subtle to no sectarianism; considering both of the clubs' territories have a variety of neighbourhoods that differ economically, politically, and denominationally; along with the fact some of the neighbourhoods are diverse in a mix of or all 3 ways.