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 Rooty Hill, accounting for 32.6% (5,253 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 696 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rooty Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rooty Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rooty Hill, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,253
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
5,253
32.6%
-4.7pp
Islam
2021 count
2,003
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
2,003
12.4%
+3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,959
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
1,959
12.1%
+2.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,553
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
1,553
9.6%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,238
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,238
7.7%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
973
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
973
6.0%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
698
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
698
4.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
249
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
249
1.5%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
244
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
244
1.5%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
199
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
199
1.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-228
-4.7pp
Islam
+696
+3.5pp
No Religion, so described
+531
+2.4pp
Hinduism
+445
+2.1pp
Not stated
+311
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-304
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+44
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-40
-0.5pp
Buddhism
-11
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Rooty Hill. 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 | 5,253 | 32.6% | 24.0% | 5,481 | 37.3% | 28.5% | -228 | -4.7pp |
| Islam | 2,003 | 12.4% | 8.0% | 1,307 | 8.9% | 6.7% | +696 | +3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,959 | 12.1% | 18.1% | 1,428 | 9.7% | 15.0% | +531 | +2.4pp |
| Hinduism | 1,553 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 1,108 | 7.5% | 8.5% | +445 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,238 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 927 | 6.3% | 7.3% | +311 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 973 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 1,277 | 8.7% | 10.6% | -304 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 698 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 654 | 4.4% | 3.2% | +44 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 249 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 289 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -40 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 244 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 255 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 199 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 199 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 16,137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,701 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,436 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.