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 Dharruk, accounting for 23% (645 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 137 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dharruk - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dharruk in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dharruk, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
645
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
645
23.0%
-4.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
570
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
570
20.3%
+3.4pp
Islam
2021 count
377
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
377
13.4%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
236
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
236
8.4%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
231
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
231
8.2%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
122
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
122
4.3%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
98
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
98
3.5%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
54
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
54
1.9%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
43
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
1.5%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
40
1.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-117
-4.4pp
No Religion, so described
+101
+3.4pp
Islam
+93
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-137
-5.0pp
Not stated
+25
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+31
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-23
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dharruk. 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 | 645 | 23.0% | 24.0% | 762 | 27.4% | 28.5% | -117 | -4.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 570 | 20.3% | 18.1% | 469 | 16.9% | 15.0% | +101 | +3.4pp |
| Islam | 377 | 13.4% | 8.0% | 284 | 10.2% | 6.7% | +93 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 236 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 373 | 13.4% | 10.6% | -137 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 231 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 206 | 7.4% | 7.3% | +25 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 122 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 134 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 98 | 3.5% | 13.1% | 67 | 2.4% | 8.5% | +31 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 54 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 77 | 2.8% | 1.9% | -23 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 43 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 51 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 34 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.