Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eastern Creek, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Islam
Pentecostal, nfd
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
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.