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 Ropes Crossing, accounting for 23% (1,671 people). This share was lower than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 459 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ropes Crossing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ropes Crossing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ropes Crossing, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,671
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,671
23.0%
-4.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,402
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,402
19.3%
+4.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
988
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
988
13.6%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
637
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
637
8.8%
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
521
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
521
7.2%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
376
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
376
5.2%
+1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
375
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
375
5.2%
-1.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
220
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
220
3.0%
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
160
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
160
2.2%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
144
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
144
2.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-10
-4.4pp
No Religion, so described
+459
+4.0pp
Hinduism
+186
+0.5pp
Islam
+172
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-126
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+145
+1.4pp
Not stated
-28
-1.4pp
Sikhism
+81
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+15
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+29
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ropes Crossing. 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 | 1,671 | 23.0% | 24.0% | 1,681 | 27.4% | 28.5% | -10 | -4.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,402 | 19.3% | 18.1% | 943 | 15.3% | 15.0% | +459 | +4.0pp |
| Hinduism | 988 | 13.6% | 13.1% | 802 | 13.1% | 8.5% | +186 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 637 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 465 | 7.6% | 6.7% | +172 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 521 | 7.2% | 7.3% | 647 | 10.5% | 10.6% | -126 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 376 | 5.2% | 3.4% | 231 | 3.8% | 3.2% | +145 | +1.4pp |
| Not stated | 375 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 403 | 6.6% | 7.3% | -28 | -1.4pp |
| Sikhism | 220 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 139 | 2.3% | 3.4% | +81 | +0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 160 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 145 | 2.4% | 1.9% | +15 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 144 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 115 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +29 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,274 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,129 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.