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 Oakhurst (NSW), accounting for 31.1% (2,154 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 285 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oakhurst (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oakhurst (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oakhurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,154
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
2,154
31.1%
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,128
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,128
16.3%
+4.2pp
Islam
2021 count
724
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
724
10.5%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
548
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
548
7.9%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
509
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
509
7.4%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
450
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
450
6.5%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
306
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
306
4.4%
+0.8pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
2021 count
166
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
166
2.4%
+0.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
149
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
149
2.2%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
111
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
111
1.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-260
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
+285
+4.2pp
Islam
+144
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-185
-2.6pp
Not stated
-9
0.0pp
Hinduism
+54
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
+0.8pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
+19
+0.3pp
Sikhism
+52
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Oakhurst (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 | 2,154 | 31.1% | 24.0% | 2,414 | 34.6% | 28.5% | -260 | -3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,128 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 843 | 12.1% | 15.0% | +285 | +4.2pp |
| Islam | 724 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 580 | 8.3% | 6.7% | +144 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 548 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 733 | 10.5% | 10.6% | -185 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 509 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 518 | 7.4% | 7.3% | -9 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 450 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 396 | 5.7% | 8.5% | +54 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 306 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 254 | 3.6% | 3.2% | +52 | +0.8pp |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 166 | 2.4% | 0.8% | 147 | 2.1% | 0.9% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Sikhism | 149 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 97 | 1.4% | 3.4% | +52 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 111 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 121 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,925 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.