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 Prospect (NSW), accounting for 29.1% (1,503 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 256 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Prospect (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Prospect (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prospect (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,503
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
1,503
29.1%
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
770
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
770
14.9%
+1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
636
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
636
12.3%
+4.1pp
Islam
2021 count
364
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
364
7.0%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
353
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
353
6.8%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
239
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
239
4.6%
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
199
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
199
3.9%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
147
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
147
2.8%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
114
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
114
2.2%
+0.7pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
105
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
105
2.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-88
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
+138
+1.3pp
Hinduism
+256
+4.1pp
Islam
+142
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-104
-3.0pp
Not stated
-108
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
0
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+53
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+44
+0.7pp
Maronite Catholic
+40
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Prospect (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 | 1,503 | 29.1% | 24.0% | 1,591 | 34.2% | 28.5% | -88 | -5.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 770 | 14.9% | 18.1% | 632 | 13.6% | 15.0% | +138 | +1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 636 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 380 | 8.2% | 8.5% | +256 | +4.1pp |
| Islam | 364 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 222 | 4.8% | 6.7% | +142 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 353 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 457 | 9.8% | 10.6% | -104 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 239 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 347 | 7.5% | 7.3% | -108 | -2.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 199 | 3.9% | 1.0% | 199 | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 147 | 2.8% | 3.4% | 94 | 2.0% | 3.2% | +53 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 114 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 70 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +44 | +0.7pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 105 | 2.0% | 0.4% | 65 | 1.4% | 0.3% | +40 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 5,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,653 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +511 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.