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 Willmot, accounting for 31.1% (742 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 671 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willmot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willmot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willmot, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
742
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
742
31.1%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
500
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
500
21.0%
-8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
324
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
324
13.6%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
283
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
283
11.9%
-13.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
129
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
129
5.4%
+1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
75
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
75
3.1%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
41
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
41
1.7%
-
Baptist
2021 count
35
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
35
1.5%
-2.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
34
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
34
1.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
31
1.3%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+671
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
+412
-8.6pp
Not stated
+315
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+208
-13.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+117
+1.4pp
Baptist
+24
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
+16
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
+16
-2.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Willmot. 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 | 742 | 31.1% | 18.1% | 71 | 23.9% | 15.0% | +671 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 500 | 21.0% | 24.0% | 88 | 29.6% | 28.5% | +412 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 324 | 13.6% | 6.7% | 9 | 3.0% | 7.3% | +315 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 283 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 75 | 25.3% | 10.6% | +208 | -13.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 129 | 5.4% | 3.4% | 12 | 4.0% | 3.2% | +117 | +1.4pp |
| Islam | 75 | 3.1% | 8.0% | - | - | 6.7% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 41 | 1.7% | 13.1% | - | - | 8.5% | - | - |
| Baptist | 35 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 11 | 3.7% | 1.3% | +24 | -2.2pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 34 | 1.4% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 15 | 5.1% | 1.7% | +16 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 2,383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,086 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.