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 Lethbridge Park, accounting for 31% (1,457 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 373 people and 8.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lethbridge Park - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lethbridge Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).

Lethbridge Park
Blacktown (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

1,457

% of total

31.0%

Change from 2016

+8.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

904

% of total

19.2%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

613

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

577

% of total

12.3%

Change from 2016

-4.9pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

244

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Islam

2021 count

158

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

112

% of total

2.4%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

100

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2021 count

87

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Hinduism

2021 count

79

% of total

1.7%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Lethbridge Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Religion for Lethbridge Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Blacktown (C)%Count%Blacktown (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1,45731.0%18.1%1,08422.9%15.0%+373+8.1pp
Western Catholic90419.2%24.0%1,07422.6%28.5%-170-3.4pp
Not stated61313.0%6.7%55411.7%7.3%+59+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia57712.3%7.3%81417.2%10.6%-237-4.9pp
Christianity, nfd2445.2%3.4%2344.9%3.2%+10+0.3pp
Islam1583.4%8.0%1002.1%6.7%+58+1.3pp
Presbyterian1122.4%1.3%1643.5%1.7%-52-1.1pp
Uniting Church1002.1%1.3%1302.7%1.9%-30-0.6pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints871.8%0.6%952.0%0.7%-8-0.2pp
Hinduism791.7%13.1%621.3%8.5%+17+0.4pp
Total4,706100.0%100.0%4,743100.0%100.0%-370.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.