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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Acacia Gardens, accounting for 24.8% (909 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 159 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Acacia Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Acacia Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Acacia Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
909
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
909
24.8%
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
684
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
684
18.6%
+4.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
564
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
564
15.4%
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
307
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
307
8.4%
-2.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
271
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
271
7.4%
+1.5pp
Islam
2021 count
184
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
184
5.0%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
109
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
109
3.0%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
84
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
84
2.3%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
75
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
75
2.0%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
63
1.7%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-141
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
+159
+4.8pp
Hinduism
+125
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-88
-2.0pp
Sikhism
+48
+1.5pp
Islam
-20
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-29
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.3pp
Not stated
-127
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Acacia Gardens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 909 | 24.8% | 24.0% | 1,050 | 27.6% | 28.5% | -141 | -2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 684 | 18.6% | 18.1% | 525 | 13.8% | 15.0% | +159 | +4.8pp |
| Hinduism | 564 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 439 | 11.6% | 8.5% | +125 | +3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 307 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 395 | 10.4% | 10.6% | -88 | -2.0pp |
| Sikhism | 271 | 7.4% | 4.6% | 223 | 5.9% | 3.4% | +48 | +1.5pp |
| Islam | 184 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 204 | 5.4% | 6.7% | -20 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 109 | 3.0% | 3.4% | 120 | 3.2% | 3.2% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 84 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 113 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -29 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 75 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 66 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 1.7% | 6.7% | 190 | 5.0% | 7.3% | -127 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 3,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -129 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.