Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Narellan Vale, accounting for 30.8% (2,125 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 560 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narellan Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narellan Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narellan Vale, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Islam
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Greek Orthodox
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+560
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
-192
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-552
-6.8pp
Not stated
-100
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.3pp
Baptist
-2
0.0pp
Islam
+32
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-69
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+28
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Narellan Vale. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,125 | 30.8% | 25.1% | 1,565 | 21.7% | 18.9% | +560 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,045 | 29.6% | 31.1% | 2,237 | 31.0% | 34.0% | -192 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,283 | 18.6% | 13.9% | 1,835 | 25.4% | 21.4% | -552 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 321 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 421 | 5.8% | 6.3% | -100 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 132 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 116 | 1.6% | 2.4% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 125 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 127 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 122 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 90 | 1.2% | 2.0% | +32 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 117 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 186 | 2.6% | 2.4% | -69 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 102 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 122 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -20 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 83 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 55 | 0.8% | 1.1% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 6,906 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -310 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.