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 Parklea, accounting for 13% (479 people). This share was similar to Blacktown (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 119 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parklea - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parklea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parklea, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Not stated
2021 count
1,371
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,371
37.3%
+3.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
479
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
479
13.0%
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
462
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
462
12.6%
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
373
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
373
10.1%
+1.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
224
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
224
6.1%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
180
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
180
4.9%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
123
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
123
3.3%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
77
2.1%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
64
1.7%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
61
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
61
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+215
+3.8pp
Hinduism
+91
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
-119
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
+69
+1.3pp
Sikhism
+25
+0.3pp
Islam
+18
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-9
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Parklea. 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 | |
| Not stated | 1,371 | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1,156 | 33.5% | 7.3% | +215 | +3.8pp |
| Hinduism | 479 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 388 | 11.2% | 8.5% | +91 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 462 | 12.6% | 24.0% | 581 | 16.8% | 28.5% | -119 | -4.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 373 | 10.1% | 18.1% | 304 | 8.8% | 15.0% | +69 | +1.3pp |
| Sikhism | 224 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 199 | 5.8% | 3.4% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 180 | 4.9% | 8.0% | 162 | 4.7% | 6.7% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 123 | 3.3% | 7.3% | 146 | 4.2% | 10.6% | -23 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 77 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 79 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 64 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 55 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 61 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 70 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,676 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,450 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +226 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.