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 Rocks (part), accounting for 33.1% (3,011 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,981 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Rocks (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Rocks (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Rocks (part), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,011
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
3,011
33.1%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,947
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
1,947
21.4%
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
956
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-16.3pp
956
10.5%
-16.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
392
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
392
4.3%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
381
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
381
4.2%
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
375
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
375
4.1%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
328
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
328
3.6%
+3.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
327
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
327
3.6%
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
250
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
250
2.7%
-3.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
184
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
184
2.0%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,981
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
+1,178
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-184
-16.3pp
Hinduism
+356
+3.5pp
Not stated
-139
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
+250
+1.2pp
Islam
+316
+3.3pp
Buddhism
+296
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
-17
-3.6pp
Baptist
+160
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for North Rocks (part). 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 | 3,011 | 33.1% | 29.7% | 1,030 | 24.2% | 24.5% | +1,981 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,947 | 21.4% | 17.1% | 769 | 18.1% | 19.1% | +1,178 | +3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 956 | 10.5% | 6.0% | 1,140 | 26.8% | 8.3% | -184 | -16.3pp |
| Hinduism | 392 | 4.3% | 12.9% | 36 | 0.8% | 11.3% | +356 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 381 | 4.2% | 6.4% | 520 | 12.2% | 9.1% | -139 | -8.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 375 | 4.1% | 3.1% | 125 | 2.9% | 3.4% | +250 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 328 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 12 | 0.3% | 4.3% | +316 | +3.3pp |
| Buddhism | 327 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 31 | 0.7% | 3.8% | +296 | +2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 250 | 2.7% | 1.8% | 267 | 6.3% | 2.5% | -17 | -3.6pp |
| Baptist | 184 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 24 | 0.6% | 1.9% | +160 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 9,096 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,848 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.