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, 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
No Religion, so described
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Presbyterian
Baptist
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.