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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Pendle Hill (part), accounting for 38.7% (3,004 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 526 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pendle Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pendle Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pendle Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Sikhism
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Maronite Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+526
+4.5pp
Western Catholic
-71
-2.1pp
No Religion, so described
+61
+0.1pp
Not stated
+133
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-129
-2.1pp
Islam
+32
+0.1pp
Sikhism
+30
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+6
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
0.0pp
Maronite Catholic
+7
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Pendle Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Hinduism | 3,004 | 38.7% | 13.4% | 2,478 | 34.2% | 10.2% | +526 | +4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,201 | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1,272 | 17.6% | 19.9% | -71 | -2.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 778 | 10.0% | 14.7% | 717 | 9.9% | 13.8% | +61 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 758 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 625 | 8.6% | 8.0% | +133 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 362 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 491 | 6.8% | 4.6% | -129 | -2.1pp |
| Islam | 340 | 4.4% | 22.8% | 308 | 4.3% | 21.9% | +32 | +0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 230 | 3.0% | 0.9% | 200 | 2.8% | 1.0% | +30 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 138 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 132 | 1.8% | 4.3% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 136 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 129 | 1.8% | 2.1% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 96 | 1.2% | 4.3% | 89 | 1.2% | 3.8% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,757 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +516 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.