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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Tottenham (NSW), accounting for 26.1% (115 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (20%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tottenham (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tottenham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tottenham (NSW), with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
115
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
115
26.1%
+0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
100
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
100
22.7%
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
78
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
78
17.7%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
60
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
60
13.6%
-6.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
10.0%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
23
5.2%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
12
2.7%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+21
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-1.3pp
Not stated
-33
-6.9pp
Presbyterian
-1
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
+4
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Tottenham (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 115 | 26.1% | 20.0% | 117 | 25.8% | 23.6% | -2 | +0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 100 | 22.7% | 21.6% | 79 | 17.4% | 16.8% | +21 | +5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 78 | 17.7% | 24.7% | 86 | 19.0% | 25.5% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 60 | 13.6% | 13.1% | 93 | 20.5% | 12.3% | -33 | -6.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 10.0% | 5.1% | 45 | 9.9% | 5.7% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 19 | 4.2% | 6.6% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 5 | 1.1% | 2.8% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 440 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.