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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Emerton, accounting for 24.7% (567 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 159 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emerton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emerton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emerton, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
567
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
567
24.7%
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
547
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
547
23.9%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
246
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
246
10.7%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
198
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
198
8.6%
-6.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
175
7.6%
+2.6pp
Islam
2021 count
132
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
132
5.8%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
100
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
100
4.4%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
47
2.0%
-1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
37
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
37
1.6%
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
25
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
25
1.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+159
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
-25
-1.8pp
Not stated
+14
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-128
-6.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+64
+2.6pp
Islam
+31
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-25
-1.2pp
Hinduism
-4
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-12
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Emerton. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 567 | 24.7% | 18.1% | 408 | 18.3% | 15.0% | +159 | +6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 547 | 23.9% | 24.0% | 572 | 25.7% | 28.5% | -25 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 246 | 10.7% | 6.7% | 232 | 10.4% | 7.3% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 198 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 326 | 14.6% | 10.6% | -128 | -6.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 7.6% | 3.4% | 111 | 5.0% | 3.2% | +64 | +2.6pp |
| Islam | 132 | 5.8% | 8.0% | 101 | 4.5% | 6.7% | +31 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 100 | 4.4% | 1.3% | 93 | 4.2% | 1.9% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 2.0% | 1.3% | 72 | 3.2% | 1.7% | -25 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 37 | 1.6% | 13.1% | 41 | 1.8% | 8.5% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 25 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 37 | 1.7% | 0.5% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,293 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.