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 Hebersham, accounting for 23.3% (1,323 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 195 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hebersham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hebersham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hebersham, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,323
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,323
23.3%
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,204
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,204
21.2%
+3.4pp
Islam
2021 count
712
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
712
12.6%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
548
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
548
9.7%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
498
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
498
8.8%
-2.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
248
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
248
4.4%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
222
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
222
3.9%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
133
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
133
2.3%
+0.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
110
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
110
1.9%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
104
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
104
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-169
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
+195
+3.4pp
Islam
+62
+1.1pp
Not stated
+20
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-162
-2.8pp
Hinduism
+33
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
+11
+0.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+4
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hebersham. 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 | 1,323 | 23.3% | 24.0% | 1,492 | 26.3% | 28.5% | -169 | -3.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,204 | 21.2% | 18.1% | 1,009 | 17.8% | 15.0% | +195 | +3.4pp |
| Islam | 712 | 12.6% | 8.0% | 650 | 11.5% | 6.7% | +62 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 548 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 528 | 9.3% | 7.3% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 498 | 8.8% | 7.3% | 660 | 11.6% | 10.6% | -162 | -2.8pp |
| Hinduism | 248 | 4.4% | 13.1% | 215 | 3.8% | 8.5% | +33 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 222 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 217 | 3.8% | 3.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 133 | 2.3% | 1.3% | 122 | 2.2% | 1.9% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 110 | 1.9% | 0.6% | 106 | 1.9% | 0.7% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 104 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 114 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 5,673 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,670 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.