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 Wetherill Park, accounting for 39.1% (2,502 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Chaldean Catholic, which increased by 159 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wetherill Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wetherill Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wetherill Park, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,502
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,502
39.1%
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
645
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
645
10.1%
+0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
449
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
449
7.0%
+1.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
332
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
332
5.2%
-0.3pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
321
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
321
5.0%
+2.4pp
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
302
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
302
4.7%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
277
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
277
4.3%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
243
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
243
3.8%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
229
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
229
3.6%
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
132
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
132
2.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-62
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
+73
+0.7pp
Islam
+129
+1.8pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.3pp
Chaldean Catholic
+159
+2.4pp
Assyrian Church of the East
+47
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.1pp
Not stated
-117
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-65
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wetherill Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 2,502 | 39.1% | 26.3% | 2,564 | 41.9% | 28.1% | -62 | -2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 645 | 10.1% | 14.6% | 572 | 9.4% | 12.6% | +73 | +0.7pp |
| Islam | 449 | 7.0% | 6.3% | 320 | 5.2% | 5.9% | +129 | +1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 332 | 5.2% | 19.9% | 337 | 5.5% | 20.7% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 321 | 5.0% | 3.0% | 162 | 2.6% | 2.2% | +159 | +2.4pp |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 302 | 4.7% | 4.0% | 255 | 4.2% | 3.2% | +47 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 277 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 255 | 4.2% | 3.6% | +22 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 243 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 360 | 5.9% | 7.0% | -117 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 229 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 294 | 4.8% | 3.7% | -65 | -1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 132 | 2.1% | 1.3% | 131 | 2.1% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +278 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.