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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Catherine Field, accounting for 41.2% (1,079 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 1,056 people and 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Catherine Field - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Catherine Field in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Catherine Field, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,079
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
1,079
41.2%
+19.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
413
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
413
15.8%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
223
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-32.6pp
223
8.5%
-32.6pp
Islam
2021 count
159
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-
159
6.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
144
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
144
5.5%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
139
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-
139
5.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
92
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
92
3.5%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
66
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
66
2.5%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
45
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
45
1.7%
-
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
41
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
41
1.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1,056
+19.7pp
No Religion, so described
+392
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+179
-32.6pp
Not stated
+137
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
+12
-5.8pp
Uniting Church
+8
-4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Catherine Field. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 1,079 | 41.2% | 31.1% | 23 | 21.5% | 34.0% | +1,056 | +19.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 413 | 15.8% | 25.1% | 21 | 19.6% | 18.9% | +392 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 223 | 8.5% | 13.9% | 44 | 41.1% | 21.4% | +179 | -32.6pp |
| Islam | 159 | 6.1% | 4.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 144 | 5.5% | 4.3% | 7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | +137 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 139 | 5.3% | 3.6% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 92 | 3.5% | 2.9% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 66 | 2.5% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 45 | 1.7% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Serbian Orthodox | 41 | 1.6% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 2,617 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,510 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.