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 Colebee, accounting for 29% (1,421 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 833 people, while its share fell by 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Colebee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Colebee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colebee, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,421
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,421
29.0%
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
800
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
800
16.3%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
680
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
680
13.9%
+1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
321
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
321
6.5%
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
288
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
288
5.9%
-2.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
270
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
270
5.5%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
222
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
222
4.5%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
194
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
194
4.0%
+1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
94
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
94
1.9%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
93
1.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+833
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
+494
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+444
+1.6pp
Islam
+221
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+133
-2.2pp
Sikhism
+193
+1.5pp
Not stated
+93
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+139
+1.1pp
Buddhism
+48
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+68
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Colebee. 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 | 1,421 | 29.0% | 24.0% | 588 | 30.7% | 28.5% | +833 | -1.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 800 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 306 | 16.0% | 15.0% | +494 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 680 | 13.9% | 13.1% | 236 | 12.3% | 8.5% | +444 | +1.6pp |
| Islam | 321 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 100 | 5.2% | 6.7% | +221 | +1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 288 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 155 | 8.1% | 10.6% | +133 | -2.2pp |
| Sikhism | 270 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 77 | 4.0% | 3.4% | +193 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 222 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 129 | 6.7% | 7.3% | +93 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 194 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 55 | 2.9% | 3.2% | +139 | +1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 94 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 46 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +48 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 93 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 25 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +68 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 4,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,987 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.