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 Oran Park, accounting for 28.1% (4,943 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 3,192 people, while its share fell by 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oran Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oran Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oran Park, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,943
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
4,943
28.1%
-8.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,496
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
3,496
19.8%
+2.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,701
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
1,701
9.7%
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,464
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
1,464
8.3%
-6.2pp
Islam
2021 count
1,456
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
1,456
8.3%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
878
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
878
5.0%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
613
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
613
3.5%
+1.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
557
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
557
3.2%
+2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
286
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
286
1.6%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
275
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
275
1.6%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3,192
-8.8pp
No Religion, so described
+2,695
+2.9pp
Hinduism
+1,532
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+776
-6.2pp
Islam
+1,300
+5.0pp
Not stated
+441
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+497
+1.1pp
Sikhism
+532
+2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+205
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+230
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Oran 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 | 4,943 | 28.1% | 31.1% | 1,751 | 36.9% | 34.0% | +3,192 | -8.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,496 | 19.8% | 25.1% | 801 | 16.9% | 18.9% | +2,695 | +2.9pp |
| Hinduism | 1,701 | 9.7% | 3.6% | 169 | 3.6% | 1.2% | +1,532 | +6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,464 | 8.3% | 13.9% | 688 | 14.5% | 21.4% | +776 | -6.2pp |
| Islam | 1,456 | 8.3% | 4.8% | 156 | 3.3% | 2.0% | +1,300 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 878 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 437 | 9.2% | 6.3% | +441 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 613 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 116 | 2.4% | 2.4% | +497 | +1.1pp |
| Sikhism | 557 | 3.2% | 1.0% | 25 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +532 | +2.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 286 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 81 | 1.7% | 1.1% | +205 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 275 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 45 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +230 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 17,621 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,872 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.