Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 271 people and 5.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newington (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Buddhism
Not stated
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+271
+5.8pp
Western Catholic
-43
-0.1pp
Islam
+77
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-35
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-45
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-48
-0.7pp
Not stated
-246
-4.1pp
Hinduism
-48
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-47
-0.8pp
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% | 1,729 | 29.7% | 24.5% | +271 | +5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,247 | 22.1% | 17.1% | 1,290 | 22.2% | 19.1% | -43 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 335 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 258 | 4.4% | 4.3% | +77 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 317 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 352 | 6.0% | 8.3% | -35 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 315 | 5.6% | 3.1% | 360 | 6.2% | 3.4% | -45 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 258 | 4.6% | 4.0% | 306 | 5.3% | 3.8% | -48 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 193 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 439 | 7.5% | 9.1% | -246 | -4.1pp |
| Hinduism | 182 | 3.2% | 12.9% | 230 | 4.0% | 11.3% | -48 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 157 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 175 | 3.0% | 2.3% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 178 | 3.1% | 2.5% | -47 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 5,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,821 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -182 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.