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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bidwill (NSW), accounting for 30.3% (1,270 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 279 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bidwill (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bidwill (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bidwill (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,270
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
1,270
30.3%
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
825
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
825
19.7%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
604
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
604
14.4%
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
392
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
392
9.4%
-6.3pp
Islam
2021 count
220
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
220
5.3%
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
163
3.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
89
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
89
2.1%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
88
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
88
2.1%
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
79
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
79
1.9%
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
75
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
75
1.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+216
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
-105
-2.0pp
Not stated
+27
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-279
-6.3pp
Islam
+61
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-30
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-11
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bidwill (NSW). 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,270 | 30.3% | 18.1% | 1,054 | 24.6% | 15.0% | +216 | +5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 825 | 19.7% | 24.0% | 930 | 21.7% | 28.5% | -105 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 604 | 14.4% | 6.7% | 577 | 13.5% | 7.3% | +27 | +0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 392 | 9.4% | 7.3% | 671 | 15.7% | 10.6% | -279 | -6.3pp |
| Islam | 220 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 159 | 3.7% | 6.7% | +61 | +1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 163 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 158 | 3.7% | 3.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 2.1% | 1.3% | 87 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 88 | 2.1% | 1.3% | 118 | 2.8% | 1.7% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 79 | 1.9% | 0.6% | 90 | 2.1% | 0.7% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 75 | 1.8% | 0.5% | 78 | 1.8% | 0.5% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.