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 Glendenning, accounting for 30.4% (1,581 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 159 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glendenning - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glendenning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glendenning, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,581
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,581
30.4%
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
707
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
707
13.6%
+2.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
538
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
538
10.3%
+1.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
527
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
527
10.1%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
357
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
357
6.9%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
337
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
337
6.5%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
248
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
248
4.8%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
222
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
222
4.3%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
72
1.4%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
71
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-159
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
+130
+2.4pp
Sikhism
+89
+1.6pp
Hinduism
+33
+0.5pp
Islam
+27
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-2.0pp
Not stated
-3
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+48
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-59
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-19
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Glendenning. 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 | 1,581 | 30.4% | 24.0% | 1,740 | 33.8% | 28.5% | -159 | -3.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 707 | 13.6% | 18.1% | 577 | 11.2% | 15.0% | +130 | +2.4pp |
| Sikhism | 538 | 10.3% | 4.6% | 449 | 8.7% | 3.4% | +89 | +1.6pp |
| Hinduism | 527 | 10.1% | 13.1% | 494 | 9.6% | 8.5% | +33 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 357 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 330 | 6.4% | 6.7% | +27 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 337 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 439 | 8.5% | 10.6% | -102 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 248 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 251 | 4.9% | 7.3% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 222 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 174 | 3.4% | 3.2% | +48 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 72 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 131 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -59 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 90 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,203 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.