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 Woodpark, accounting for 27.4% (472 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 163 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodpark - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodpark in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodpark, with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
472
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
472
27.4%
-3.8pp
Islam
2021 count
360
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
360
20.9%
+7.9pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
195
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
195
11.3%
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
161
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
161
9.3%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
121
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
121
7.0%
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
86
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
86
5.0%
-6.0pp
Antiochian Orthodox
2021 count
49
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
49
2.8%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
48
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
2.8%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
42
2.4%
+1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
30
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
30
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
0
-3.8pp
Islam
+163
+7.9pp
Maronite Catholic
+48
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
-6
-1.7pp
Not stated
+29
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-6.0pp
Antiochian Orthodox
+7
0.0pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Woodpark. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 472 | 27.4% | 16.8% | 472 | 31.2% | 19.9% | 0 | -3.8pp |
| Islam | 360 | 20.9% | 22.8% | 197 | 13.0% | 21.9% | +163 | +7.9pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 195 | 11.3% | 4.3% | 147 | 9.7% | 3.8% | +48 | +1.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 161 | 9.3% | 14.7% | 167 | 11.0% | 13.8% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 121 | 7.0% | 8.5% | 92 | 6.1% | 8.0% | +29 | +0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 86 | 5.0% | 3.2% | 166 | 11.0% | 4.6% | -80 | -6.0pp |
| Antiochian Orthodox | 49 | 2.8% | 0.7% | 42 | 2.8% | 0.6% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 48 | 2.8% | 13.4% | 41 | 2.7% | 10.2% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12 | 0.8% | 2.1% | +30 | +1.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 30 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 27 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,723 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,515 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +208 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.