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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Nirimba Fields, accounting for 44.3% (718 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 690 people and 34.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nirimba Fields - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nirimba Fields in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nirimba Fields, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Hinduism
2021 count
718
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+34.7pp
718
44.3%
+34.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
192
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
192
11.9%
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
171
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
171
10.6%
-19.5pp
Islam
2021 count
129
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
129
8.0%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
119
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
119
7.3%
+1.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
107
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
107
6.6%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
45
2.8%
-8.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
31
1.9%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
21
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
21
1.3%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
1.0%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+690
+34.7pp
No Religion, so described
+147
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
+83
-19.5pp
Islam
+116
+3.5pp
Not stated
+102
+1.6pp
Sikhism
+94
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
-8.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+15
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+11
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Nirimba Fields. 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 | |
| Hinduism | 718 | 44.3% | 13.1% | 28 | 9.6% | 8.5% | +690 | +34.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 192 | 11.9% | 18.1% | 45 | 15.5% | 15.0% | +147 | -3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 171 | 10.6% | 24.0% | 88 | 30.1% | 28.5% | +83 | -19.5pp |
| Islam | 129 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 13 | 4.5% | 6.7% | +116 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 119 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 17 | 5.7% | 7.3% | +102 | +1.6pp |
| Sikhism | 107 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 13 | 4.4% | 3.4% | +94 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 2.8% | 7.3% | 34 | 11.5% | 10.6% | +11 | -8.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 1.9% | 3.4% | 8 | 2.6% | 3.2% | +23 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 21 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 6 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +15 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 17 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 6 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +11 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 1,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,329 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.