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 Campbelltown (C) (NSW), accounting for 22.3% (39,394 people). This share was similar to Greater Sydney (22.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10,569 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Campbelltown (C) (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Campbelltown (C) (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Sydney and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campbelltown (C) (NSW), with comparison markers for Greater Sydney.
Western Catholic
2021 count
39,394
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
39,394
22.3%
-4.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38,693
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
38,693
21.9%
+4.0pp
Islam
2021 count
20,408
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
20,408
11.6%
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18,464
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
18,464
10.5%
-4.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
12,385
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
12,385
7.0%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
12,337
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
12,337
7.0%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
5,907
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
5,907
3.3%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
4,782
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
4,782
2.7%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
2,390
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,390
1.4%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,379
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,379
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1,918
-4.0pp
No Religion, so described
+10,569
+4.0pp
Islam
+7,970
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5,364
-4.7pp
Hinduism
+5,354
+2.5pp
Not stated
-216
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,470
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+741
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-599
-0.5pp
Baptist
-23
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Campbelltown (C) (NSW). 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 | 39,394 | 22.3% | 22.1% | 41,312 | 26.3% | 24.2% | -1,918 | -4.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 38,693 | 21.9% | 30.3% | 28,124 | 17.9% | 24.6% | +10,569 | +4.0pp |
| Islam | 20,408 | 11.6% | 6.3% | 12,438 | 7.9% | 5.3% | +7,970 | +3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18,464 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 23,828 | 15.2% | 12.0% | -5,364 | -4.7pp |
| Hinduism | 12,385 | 7.0% | 4.8% | 7,031 | 4.5% | 3.5% | +5,354 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 12,337 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 12,553 | 8.0% | 8.5% | -216 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 5,907 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4,437 | 2.8% | 2.2% | +1,470 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 4,782 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4,041 | 2.6% | 3.9% | +741 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 2,390 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2,989 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -599 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 2,379 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2,402 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -23 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 176,517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157,000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19,517 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.