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 Cobbitty, accounting for 35.3% (1,477 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 1,446 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cobbitty - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cobbitty in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cobbitty, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,477
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,477
35.3%
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,065
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
1,065
25.4%
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
755
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-25.7pp
755
18.0%
-25.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
208
5.0%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
151
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
151
3.6%
-
Islam
2021 count
76
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
76
1.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
57
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
57
1.4%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
52
1.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
45
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
45
1.1%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
44
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
44
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1,446
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+1,051
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+717
-25.7pp
Not stated
+204
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Cobbitty. 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 | 1,477 | 35.3% | 31.1% | 31 | 35.6% | 34.0% | +1,446 | -0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,065 | 25.4% | 25.1% | 14 | 16.1% | 18.9% | +1,051 | +9.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 755 | 18.0% | 13.9% | 38 | 43.7% | 21.4% | +717 | -25.7pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4 | 4.6% | 6.3% | +204 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 151 | 3.6% | 2.9% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Islam | 76 | 1.8% | 4.8% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Baptist | 57 | 1.4% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 52 | 1.2% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 45 | 1.1% | 1.3% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 44 | 1.1% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 4,189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,102 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.