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 Harrington Park, accounting for 38.8% (5,171 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,082 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harrington Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harrington Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harrington Park, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,171
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
5,171
38.8%
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,802
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
2,802
21.0%
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,077
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
2,077
15.6%
-4.3pp
Islam
2021 count
578
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
578
4.3%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
477
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
477
3.6%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
332
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
332
2.5%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
224
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
224
1.7%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
212
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
212
1.6%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
169
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
169
1.3%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
155
1.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+944
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
+1,082
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-4.3pp
Islam
+258
+1.3pp
Not stated
-55
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+74
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+89
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+40
0.0pp
Buddhism
+30
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+33
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Harrington Park. 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 | 5,171 | 38.8% | 31.1% | 4,227 | 39.6% | 34.0% | +944 | -0.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,802 | 21.0% | 25.1% | 1,720 | 16.1% | 18.9% | +1,082 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,077 | 15.6% | 13.9% | 2,126 | 19.9% | 21.4% | -49 | -4.3pp |
| Islam | 578 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 320 | 3.0% | 2.0% | +258 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 477 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 532 | 5.0% | 6.3% | -55 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 332 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 258 | 2.4% | 2.4% | +74 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 224 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 135 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +89 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 212 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 172 | 1.6% | 1.1% | +40 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 169 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 139 | 1.3% | 1.1% | +30 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 155 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 122 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +33 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 13,315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,667 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,648 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.