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 North Parramatta, accounting for 23.9% (2,876 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 296 people and 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Parramatta - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Parramatta in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Parramatta, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,876
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
2,876
23.9%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,368
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,368
19.7%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,111
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,111
9.2%
+1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
988
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
988
8.2%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
944
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
944
7.8%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
771
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
771
6.4%
-1.2pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
476
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
476
4.0%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
419
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
419
3.5%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
248
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
248
2.1%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
216
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
216
1.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
-296
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+62
+1.4pp
Islam
+134
+1.8pp
Not stated
-582
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-246
-1.2pp
Maronite Catholic
+25
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+62
+0.8pp
Buddhism
-78
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-87
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for North Parramatta. 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 | 2,876 | 23.9% | 29.7% | 2,857 | 21.4% | 24.5% | +19 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,368 | 19.7% | 17.1% | 2,664 | 19.9% | 19.1% | -296 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 1,111 | 9.2% | 12.9% | 1,049 | 7.8% | 11.3% | +62 | +1.4pp |
| Islam | 988 | 8.2% | 5.5% | 854 | 6.4% | 4.3% | +134 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 944 | 7.8% | 6.4% | 1,526 | 11.4% | 9.1% | -582 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 771 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1,017 | 7.6% | 8.3% | -246 | -1.2pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 476 | 4.0% | 1.7% | 451 | 3.4% | 1.6% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 419 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 357 | 2.7% | 2.3% | +62 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 248 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 326 | 2.4% | 3.8% | -78 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 216 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 303 | 2.3% | 3.4% | -87 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 12,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,315 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.