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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Oatlands (NSW), accounting for 23.6% (1,373 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 188 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oatlands (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oatlands (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oatlands (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,373
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,373
23.6%
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,281
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,281
22.0%
+2.5pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
565
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
565
9.7%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
481
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
481
8.3%
-2.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
259
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
259
4.4%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
245
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
245
4.2%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
232
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
232
4.0%
-1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
222
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
222
3.8%
+1.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
181
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
181
3.1%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
170
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
170
2.9%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-39
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
+188
+2.5pp
Maronite Catholic
+110
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-2.1pp
Hinduism
+57
+0.8pp
Baptist
-10
-0.3pp
Not stated
-89
-1.7pp
Islam
+92
+1.5pp
Buddhism
+28
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-49
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Oatlands (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,373 | 23.6% | 17.1% | 1,412 | 25.1% | 19.1% | -39 | -1.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,281 | 22.0% | 29.7% | 1,093 | 19.5% | 24.5% | +188 | +2.5pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 565 | 9.7% | 1.7% | 455 | 8.1% | 1.6% | +110 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 481 | 8.3% | 6.0% | 583 | 10.4% | 8.3% | -102 | -2.1pp |
| Hinduism | 259 | 4.4% | 12.9% | 202 | 3.6% | 11.3% | +57 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 245 | 4.2% | 1.8% | 255 | 4.5% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 232 | 4.0% | 6.4% | 321 | 5.7% | 9.1% | -89 | -1.7pp |
| Islam | 222 | 3.8% | 5.5% | 130 | 2.3% | 4.3% | +92 | +1.5pp |
| Buddhism | 181 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 153 | 2.7% | 3.8% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 170 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 219 | 3.9% | 3.4% | -49 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 5,830 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,615 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +215 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.