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 137 people and 6.1 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
+6.1pp
742
31.1%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
500
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
500
21.0%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
324
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
324
13.6%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
283
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
283
11.9%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
129
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
129
5.4%
+1.5pp
Islam
2021 count
75
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
75
3.1%
-0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
41
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
41
1.7%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
35
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
35
1.5%
+1.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
34
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
34
1.4%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
31
1.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+137
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
-19
-0.5pp
Not stated
+7
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-87
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+35
+1.5pp
Islam
-18
-0.7pp
Hinduism
+20
+0.8pp
Baptist
+25
+1.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-38
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-25
-1.0pp
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% | 605 | 25.0% | 15.0% | +137 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 500 | 21.0% | 24.0% | 519 | 21.5% | 28.5% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 324 | 13.6% | 6.7% | 317 | 13.1% | 7.3% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 283 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 370 | 15.3% | 10.6% | -87 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 129 | 5.4% | 3.4% | 94 | 3.9% | 3.2% | +35 | +1.5pp |
| Islam | 75 | 3.1% | 8.0% | 93 | 3.8% | 6.7% | -18 | -0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 41 | 1.7% | 13.1% | 21 | 0.9% | 8.5% | +20 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 35 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 10 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +25 | +1.1pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 34 | 1.4% | 0.6% | 72 | 3.0% | 0.7% | -38 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 56 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 2,383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.