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 Parramatta Park, accounting for 43.9% (1,581 people). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 186 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Parramatta Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Parramatta Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parramatta Park, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,581
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,581
43.9%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
538
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
538
14.9%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
504
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
504
14.0%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
208
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
208
5.8%
-2.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
134
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
134
3.7%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
130
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
130
3.6%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
84
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
84
2.3%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
49
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
49
1.4%
+0.7pp
Sikhism
2021 count
45
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
45
1.3%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
43
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
43
1.2%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+186
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-91
-3.1pp
Not stated
+26
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-93
-2.8pp
Buddhism
+3
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
+8
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+24
+0.7pp
Sikhism
+5
+0.2pp
Islam
+33
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Parramatta Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,581 | 43.9% | 41.7% | 1,395 | 40.0% | 31.7% | +186 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 538 | 14.9% | 19.9% | 629 | 18.0% | 22.8% | -91 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 504 | 14.0% | 10.2% | 478 | 13.7% | 11.5% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 208 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 301 | 8.6% | 13.4% | -93 | -2.8pp |
| Buddhism | 134 | 3.7% | 1.7% | 131 | 3.8% | 1.8% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 130 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 114 | 3.3% | 2.7% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 84 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 76 | 2.2% | 3.6% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 49 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 25 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +24 | +0.7pp |
| Sikhism | 45 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 40 | 1.1% | 0.5% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 43 | 1.2% | 0.5% | 10 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +33 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 3,600 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +113 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.