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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wentworthville (part), accounting for 43.2% (6,527 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 2,584 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wentworthville (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wentworthville (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworthville (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
2021 count
6,527
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
6,527
43.2%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,917
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
1,917
12.7%
-4.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,634
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,634
10.8%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,302
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,302
8.6%
+1.9pp
Islam
2021 count
846
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
846
5.6%
+0.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
513
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
513
3.4%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
458
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
458
3.0%
-1.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
356
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
356
2.4%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
305
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
305
2.0%
0.0pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
201
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
201
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+2,584
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
+17
-4.1pp
No Religion, so described
+325
-0.8pp
Not stated
+545
+1.9pp
Islam
+299
+0.8pp
Sikhism
+53
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-85
-1.8pp
Buddhism
+67
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+74
0.0pp
Maronite Catholic
-20
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wentworthville (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 | 6,527 | 43.2% | 13.4% | 3,943 | 34.9% | 10.2% | +2,584 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,917 | 12.7% | 16.8% | 1,900 | 16.8% | 19.9% | +17 | -4.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,634 | 10.8% | 14.7% | 1,309 | 11.6% | 13.8% | +325 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,302 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 757 | 6.7% | 8.0% | +545 | +1.9pp |
| Islam | 846 | 5.6% | 22.8% | 547 | 4.8% | 21.9% | +299 | +0.8pp |
| Sikhism | 513 | 3.4% | 0.9% | 460 | 4.1% | 1.0% | +53 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 458 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 543 | 4.8% | 4.6% | -85 | -1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 356 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 289 | 2.6% | 4.3% | +67 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 305 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 231 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +74 | 0.0pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 201 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 221 | 2.0% | 3.8% | -20 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 15,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,810 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.