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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Newington (NSW), accounting for 35.5% (2,000 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,971 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Newington (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Newington (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newington (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,000
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
2,000
35.5%
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,247
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,247
22.1%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
335
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-
335
5.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
317
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-22.1pp
317
5.6%
-22.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
315
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
315
5.6%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
258
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
258
4.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
193
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
193
3.4%
-5.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
182
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
182
3.2%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
157
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
157
2.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
131
2.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,971
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
+1,221
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+284
-22.1pp
Presbyterian
+308
-0.3pp
Not stated
+183
-5.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+154
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
+127
-1.1pp
Baptist
+115
-3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Newington (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,000 | 35.5% | 29.7% | 29 | 24.4% | 24.5% | +1,971 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,247 | 22.1% | 17.1% | 26 | 21.8% | 19.1% | +1,221 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 335 | 5.9% | 5.5% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 317 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 33 | 27.7% | 8.3% | +284 | -22.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 315 | 5.6% | 3.1% | 7 | 5.9% | 3.4% | +308 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 258 | 4.6% | 4.0% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 193 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 10 | 8.4% | 9.1% | +183 | -5.0pp |
| Hinduism | 182 | 3.2% | 12.9% | - | - | 11.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 157 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3 | 2.5% | 2.3% | +154 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 4 | 3.4% | 2.5% | +127 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 5,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,520 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.