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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Amaroo (NSW), accounting for 27.3% (12 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Amaroo (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Amaroo (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Amaroo (NSW), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+0.9pp
No Religion, so described
+2
+8.0pp
Not stated
+7
+17.5pp
Data table
Religion for Amaroo (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 27.3% | 22.6% | 14 | 26.4% | 26.6% | -2 | +0.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 25.0% | 26.5% | 9 | 17.0% | 17.5% | +2 | +8.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 25.0% | 8.3% | 4 | 7.5% | 8.3% | +7 | +17.5pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.