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 Glenwood (NSW), accounting for 21.5% (3,397 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 766 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenwood (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenwood (NSW) 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 Glenwood (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
Hinduism
No Religion, so described
Sikhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Buddhism
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-660
-3.7pp
Hinduism
+766
+5.1pp
No Religion, so described
+432
+3.0pp
Sikhism
+258
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-394
-2.4pp
Islam
+107
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+19
+0.1pp
Not stated
-266
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-287
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Glenwood (NSW). 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 | 3,397 | 21.5% | 24.0% | 4,057 | 25.2% | 28.5% | -660 | -3.7pp |
| Hinduism | 2,634 | 16.7% | 13.1% | 1,868 | 11.6% | 8.5% | +766 | +5.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,634 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 2,202 | 13.7% | 15.0% | +432 | +3.0pp |
| Sikhism | 1,780 | 11.3% | 4.6% | 1,522 | 9.5% | 3.4% | +258 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,004 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1,398 | 8.7% | 10.6% | -394 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 894 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 787 | 4.9% | 6.7% | +107 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 576 | 3.6% | 1.9% | 557 | 3.5% | 1.7% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 438 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 704 | 4.4% | 7.3% | -266 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 416 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 382 | 2.4% | 3.2% | +34 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 416 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 703 | 4.4% | 1.9% | -287 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 15,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -290 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.