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 Camden (A), accounting for 31.1% (37,131 people). This share was higher than Greater Sydney (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15,093 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Camden (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Camden (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Camden (A), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Western Catholic
2021 count
37,131
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
37,131
31.1%
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29,898
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
29,898
25.1%
+6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16,547
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
16,547
13.9%
-7.5pp
Islam
2021 count
5,745
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
5,745
4.8%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
5,143
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
5,143
4.3%
-2.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
4,302
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
4,302
3.6%
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
3,517
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
3,517
2.9%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,814
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,814
1.5%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,651
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,651
1.4%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,584
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,584
1.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+10,543
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
+15,093
+6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-175
-7.5pp
Islam
+4,186
+2.8pp
Not stated
+207
-2.0pp
Hinduism
+3,339
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,672
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+937
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+789
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-268
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Camden (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Sydney.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | % | Greater Sydney% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 37,131 | 31.1% | 22.1% | 26,588 | 34.0% | 24.2% | +10,543 | -2.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 29,898 | 25.1% | 30.3% | 14,805 | 18.9% | 24.6% | +15,093 | +6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16,547 | 13.9% | 9.2% | 16,722 | 21.4% | 12.0% | -175 | -7.5pp |
| Islam | 5,745 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1,559 | 2.0% | 5.3% | +4,186 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 5,143 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 4,936 | 6.3% | 8.5% | +207 | -2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 4,302 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 963 | 1.2% | 3.5% | +3,339 | +2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 3,517 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1,845 | 2.4% | 2.2% | +1,672 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 1,814 | 1.5% | 3.8% | 877 | 1.1% | 3.9% | +937 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,651 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 862 | 1.1% | 2.4% | +789 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,584 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1,852 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -268 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 119,338 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41,139 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.