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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bungarribee, accounting for 34.4% (1,094 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 119 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bungarribee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bungarribee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bungarribee, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Hinduism
2021 count
1,094
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,094
34.4%
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
594
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
594
18.7%
+0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
324
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
324
10.2%
+1.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
237
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
237
7.5%
+1.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
155
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
155
4.9%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
106
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
106
3.3%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
101
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
101
3.2%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
96
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
96
3.0%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
65
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
65
2.0%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
63
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
63
2.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+114
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
+119
+0.8pp
Islam
+101
+1.8pp
No Religion, so described
+78
+1.5pp
Sikhism
+64
+1.5pp
Not stated
-70
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+18
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+27
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bungarribee. 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 | |
| Hinduism | 1,094 | 34.4% | 13.1% | 980 | 36.9% | 8.5% | +114 | -2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 594 | 18.7% | 24.0% | 475 | 17.9% | 28.5% | +119 | +0.8pp |
| Islam | 324 | 10.2% | 8.0% | 223 | 8.4% | 6.7% | +101 | +1.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 237 | 7.5% | 18.1% | 159 | 6.0% | 15.0% | +78 | +1.5pp |
| Sikhism | 155 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 91 | 3.4% | 3.4% | +64 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 106 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 176 | 6.6% | 7.3% | -70 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 83 | 3.1% | 10.6% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 96 | 3.0% | 3.4% | 69 | 2.6% | 3.2% | +27 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 65 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 72 | 2.7% | 1.7% | -7 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 63 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 53 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +519 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.