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 Stanhope Gardens, accounting for 24.5% (2,290 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 360 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stanhope Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stanhope Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanhope Gardens, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,290
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
2,290
24.5%
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,869
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
1,869
20.0%
+3.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,416
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,416
15.2%
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
865
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
865
9.3%
-1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
579
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
579
6.2%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
328
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
328
3.5%
-2.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
280
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
280
3.0%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
269
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
269
2.9%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
250
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
250
2.7%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
206
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
206
2.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-237
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
+360
+3.6pp
Hinduism
+334
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-1.6pp
Islam
+101
+1.0pp
Not stated
-220
-2.5pp
Sikhism
+37
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-28
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+73
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-32
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Stanhope Gardens. 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 | 2,290 | 24.5% | 24.0% | 2,527 | 27.5% | 28.5% | -237 | -3.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,869 | 20.0% | 18.1% | 1,509 | 16.4% | 15.0% | +360 | +3.6pp |
| Hinduism | 1,416 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 1,082 | 11.8% | 8.5% | +334 | +3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 865 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 1,000 | 10.9% | 10.6% | -135 | -1.6pp |
| Islam | 579 | 6.2% | 8.0% | 478 | 5.2% | 6.7% | +101 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 328 | 3.5% | 6.7% | 548 | 6.0% | 7.3% | -220 | -2.5pp |
| Sikhism | 280 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 243 | 2.6% | 3.4% | +37 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 269 | 2.9% | 1.6% | 297 | 3.2% | 1.9% | -28 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 250 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 177 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +73 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 206 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 238 | 2.6% | 3.2% | -32 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 9,343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +169 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.