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 Tregear, accounting for 34.9% (1,288 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 271 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tregear - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tregear in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tregear, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,288
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
1,288
34.9%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
718
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
718
19.5%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
461
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
461
12.5%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
386
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
386
10.5%
-3.2pp
Islam
2021 count
191
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
191
5.2%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
114
3.1%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
69
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
69
1.9%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
59
1.6%
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
57
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
57
1.5%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
41
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
1.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+271
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-131
-2.4pp
Not stated
+42
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-143
-3.2pp
Islam
-3
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-68
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-53
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-31
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-59
-1.5pp
Baptist
+9
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tregear. 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 | 1,288 | 34.9% | 18.1% | 1,017 | 26.3% | 15.0% | +271 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 718 | 19.5% | 24.0% | 849 | 21.9% | 28.5% | -131 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 461 | 12.5% | 6.7% | 419 | 10.8% | 7.3% | +42 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 386 | 10.5% | 7.3% | 529 | 13.7% | 10.6% | -143 | -3.2pp |
| Islam | 191 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 194 | 5.0% | 6.7% | -3 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 182 | 4.7% | 3.2% | -68 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 69 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 122 | 3.2% | 1.7% | -53 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 90 | 2.3% | 1.9% | -31 | -0.7pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 57 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 116 | 3.0% | 0.7% | -59 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 41 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 32 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,687 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,869 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -182 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.