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 Kings Langley, accounting for 29.1% (2,721 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 614 people and 6.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kings Langley - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Kings Langley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kings Langley, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).

Kings Langley
Blacktown (C)

Western Catholic

2021 count

2,721

% of total

29.1%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

2,521

% of total

27.0%

Change from 2016

+6.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

1,373

% of total

14.7%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Hinduism

2021 count

379

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

279

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

-2.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

245

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

234

% of total

2.5%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

216

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Islam

2021 count

190

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

164

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Data table

Religion for Kings Langley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).

Religion for Kings Langley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Religion for Kings Langley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Blacktown (C)%Count%Blacktown (C)%Countpp
Western Catholic2,72129.1%24.0%2,96831.7%28.5%-247-2.6pp
No Religion, so described2,52127.0%18.1%1,90720.4%15.0%+614+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1,37314.7%7.3%1,66317.7%10.6%-290-3.0pp
Hinduism3794.1%13.1%2642.8%8.5%+115+1.3pp
Not stated2793.0%6.7%4995.3%7.3%-220-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd2452.6%3.4%2372.5%3.2%+8+0.1pp
Uniting Church2342.5%1.3%3263.5%1.9%-92-1.0pp
Presbyterian2162.3%1.3%2182.3%1.7%-20.0pp
Islam1902.0%8.0%1371.5%6.7%+53+0.5pp
Greek Orthodox1641.8%1.0%1361.5%1.2%+28+0.3pp
Total9,349100.0%100.0%9,370100.0%100.0%-210.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.