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 Shanes Park, accounting for 34.7% (131 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Shanes Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Shanes Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shanes Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
131
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
131
34.7%
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
110
29.1%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
43
11.4%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
43
11.4%
+1.2pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
11
2.9%
+1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
11
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
11
2.9%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-27
-5.5pp
No Religion, so described
+40
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-3.9pp
Not stated
+3
+1.2pp
Maronite Catholic
+5
+1.4pp
Islam
+7
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Shanes Park. 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 | 131 | 34.7% | 24.0% | 158 | 40.2% | 28.5% | -27 | -5.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 110 | 29.1% | 18.1% | 70 | 17.8% | 15.0% | +40 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 11.4% | 7.3% | 60 | 15.3% | 10.6% | -17 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 11.4% | 6.7% | 40 | 10.2% | 7.3% | +3 | +1.2pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 11 | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6 | 1.5% | 0.3% | +5 | +1.4pp |
| Islam | 11 | 2.9% | 8.0% | 4 | 1.0% | 6.7% | +7 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.