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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Tallawong, accounting for 21.6% (1,415 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,299 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tallawong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tallawong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tallawong, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,415
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
1,415
21.6%
+3.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,331
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
1,331
20.3%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,129
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
1,129
17.2%
-13.7pp
Islam
2021 count
487
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
487
7.4%
+4.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
403
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
403
6.1%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
390
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
390
6.0%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
300
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
300
4.6%
-9.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
241
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
241
3.7%
+2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
186
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
186
2.8%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
126
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
126
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,299
+3.7pp
Hinduism
+1,283
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
+929
-13.7pp
Islam
+467
+4.3pp
Sikhism
+386
+3.5pp
Not stated
+342
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+209
-9.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+230
+2.0pp
Buddhism
+174
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+113
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Tallawong. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,415 | 21.6% | 18.1% | 116 | 17.9% | 15.0% | +1,299 | +3.7pp |
| Hinduism | 1,331 | 20.3% | 13.1% | 48 | 7.4% | 8.5% | +1,283 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,129 | 17.2% | 24.0% | 200 | 30.9% | 28.5% | +929 | -13.7pp |
| Islam | 487 | 7.4% | 8.0% | 20 | 3.1% | 6.7% | +467 | +4.3pp |
| Sikhism | 403 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 17 | 2.6% | 3.4% | +386 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 390 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 48 | 7.4% | 7.3% | +342 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 300 | 4.6% | 7.3% | 91 | 14.0% | 10.6% | +209 | -9.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 241 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 11 | 1.7% | 3.2% | +230 | +2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 186 | 2.8% | 1.9% | 12 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +174 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 126 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 13 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +113 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,553 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 648 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,905 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.