Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in The Ponds, accounting for 25.1% (4,087 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 2,354 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Ponds - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Ponds in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Ponds, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
Hinduism
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Sikhism
Not stated
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+2,354
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
+194
-5.7pp
No Religion, so described
+776
+0.8pp
Islam
+642
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-2.7pp
Sikhism
+335
+0.4pp
Not stated
-147
-2.6pp
Buddhism
+118
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+91
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-17
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for The Ponds. 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 | |
| Hinduism | 4,087 | 25.1% | 13.1% | 1,733 | 14.8% | 8.5% | +2,354 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,077 | 18.9% | 24.0% | 2,883 | 24.6% | 28.5% | +194 | -5.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,415 | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1,639 | 14.0% | 15.0% | +776 | +0.8pp |
| Islam | 1,611 | 9.9% | 8.0% | 969 | 8.3% | 6.7% | +642 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,043 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 1,064 | 9.1% | 10.6% | -21 | -2.7pp |
| Sikhism | 1,041 | 6.4% | 4.6% | 706 | 6.0% | 3.4% | +335 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 596 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 743 | 6.3% | 7.3% | -147 | -2.6pp |
| Buddhism | 435 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 317 | 2.7% | 1.7% | +118 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 373 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 282 | 2.4% | 3.2% | +91 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 280 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 297 | 2.5% | 1.9% | -17 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 16,283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,575 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.