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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Spring Farm (NSW), accounting for 34% (3,353 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (25.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,310 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Spring Farm (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Spring Farm (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Spring Farm (NSW), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,353
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
3,353
34.0%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,854
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
2,854
28.9%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,362
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
1,362
13.8%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
361
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
361
3.7%
-2.1pp
Islam
2021 count
292
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
292
3.0%
+1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
252
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
252
2.6%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
237
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
237
2.4%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
152
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
152
1.5%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
116
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
116
1.2%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
110
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
110
1.1%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,310
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
+1,478
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+496
-6.4pp
Not stated
+114
-2.1pp
Islam
+221
+1.3pp
Hinduism
+198
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+168
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+77
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+63
0.0pp
Uniting Church
+5
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Spring Farm (NSW). 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 | 3,353 | 34.0% | 25.1% | 1,043 | 24.3% | 18.9% | +2,310 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,854 | 28.9% | 31.1% | 1,376 | 32.1% | 34.0% | +1,478 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,362 | 13.8% | 13.9% | 866 | 20.2% | 21.4% | +496 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 361 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 247 | 5.8% | 6.3% | +114 | -2.1pp |
| Islam | 292 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 71 | 1.7% | 2.0% | +221 | +1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 252 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 54 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +198 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 237 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 69 | 1.6% | 2.4% | +168 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 152 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 75 | 1.7% | 1.3% | +77 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 116 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 53 | 1.2% | 1.1% | +63 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 110 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 105 | 2.4% | 2.4% | +5 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 9,859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,570 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.