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 Angus, accounting for 41.2% (153 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 936 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Angus - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Angus in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Angus, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
153
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+20.6pp
153
41.2%
+20.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
78
21.0%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
62
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
62
16.7%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
42
11.3%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
15
4.0%
+1.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
10
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
10
2.7%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-636
+20.6pp
No Religion, so described
-936
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-775
-5.2pp
Not stated
-415
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-80
+1.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+1
+2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Angus. 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 | 153 | 41.2% | 24.0% | 789 | 20.6% | 28.5% | -636 | +20.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 78 | 21.0% | 18.1% | 1,014 | 26.5% | 15.0% | -936 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 62 | 16.7% | 7.3% | 837 | 21.9% | 10.6% | -775 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 11.3% | 6.7% | 457 | 11.9% | 7.3% | -415 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 95 | 2.5% | 3.2% | -80 | +1.5pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 10 | 2.7% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +1 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 371 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,830 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,459 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.