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 Eastern Creek, accounting for 26.3% (230 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 45 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eastern Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eastern Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eastern Creek, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
230
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
230
26.3%
-5.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
181
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
181
20.7%
+4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
85
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
85
9.7%
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
63
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
63
7.2%
-3.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
49
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
49
5.6%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
39
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
39
4.5%
+3.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
35
4.0%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
31
3.6%
-1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
29
3.3%
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
29
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
29
3.3%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-31
-5.8pp
No Religion, so described
+45
+4.0pp
Not stated
+28
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-3.1pp
Hinduism
+13
+1.2pp
Islam
+28
+3.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-2
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-1.6pp
Buddhism
+11
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+17
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Eastern Creek. 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 | 230 | 26.3% | 24.0% | 261 | 32.1% | 28.5% | -31 | -5.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 181 | 20.7% | 18.1% | 136 | 16.7% | 15.0% | +45 | +4.0pp |
| Not stated | 85 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 57 | 7.0% | 7.3% | +28 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 63 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 84 | 10.3% | 10.6% | -21 | -3.1pp |
| Hinduism | 49 | 5.6% | 13.1% | 36 | 4.4% | 8.5% | +13 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 39 | 4.5% | 8.0% | 11 | 1.4% | 6.7% | +28 | +3.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 35 | 4.0% | 1.6% | 37 | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 42 | 5.2% | 3.2% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 3.3% | 1.9% | 18 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +11 | +1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 29 | 3.3% | 1.0% | 12 | 1.5% | 1.2% | +17 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 873 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.