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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Regents Park (NSW) (part), accounting for 23.5% (1,171 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (22.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 178 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Regents Park (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Regents Park (NSW) (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 Regents Park (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Islam
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+157
+2.8pp
No Religion, so described
+178
+3.3pp
Western Catholic
-46
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Not stated
-95
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-60
-1.2pp
Hinduism
+2
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-0.5pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
+13
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Regents Park (NSW) (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 | |
| Islam | 1,171 | 23.5% | 22.8% | 1,014 | 20.7% | 21.9% | +157 | +2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 977 | 19.6% | 14.7% | 799 | 16.3% | 13.8% | +178 | +3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 906 | 18.2% | 16.8% | 952 | 19.4% | 19.9% | -46 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 496 | 10.0% | 4.0% | 494 | 10.1% | 4.3% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 294 | 5.9% | 8.5% | 389 | 7.9% | 8.0% | -95 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 182 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 242 | 4.9% | 4.6% | -60 | -1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 166 | 3.3% | 13.4% | 164 | 3.3% | 10.2% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 156 | 3.1% | 2.3% | 176 | 3.6% | 2.1% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 112 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 112 | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 93 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 80 | 1.6% | 1.3% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,896 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.