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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Rosehill (NSW), accounting for 29.8% (1,202 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (12.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 291 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosehill (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosehill (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 Rosehill (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Hinduism
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Not stated
Maronite Catholic
Buddhism
Sikhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+291
+5.8pp
No Religion, so described
+79
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-45
-2.0pp
Islam
+170
+3.9pp
Not stated
-252
-7.1pp
Maronite Catholic
+12
0.0pp
Buddhism
+12
+0.1pp
Sikhism
-35
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+32
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Rosehill (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 | |
| Hinduism | 1,202 | 29.8% | 12.9% | 911 | 24.0% | 11.3% | +291 | +5.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 692 | 17.1% | 29.7% | 613 | 16.2% | 24.5% | +79 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 488 | 12.1% | 17.1% | 533 | 14.1% | 19.1% | -45 | -2.0pp |
| Islam | 410 | 10.2% | 5.5% | 240 | 6.3% | 4.3% | +170 | +3.9pp |
| Not stated | 270 | 6.7% | 6.4% | 522 | 13.8% | 9.1% | -252 | -7.1pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 193 | 4.8% | 1.7% | 181 | 4.8% | 1.6% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 144 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 132 | 3.5% | 3.8% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 132 | 3.3% | 1.0% | 167 | 4.4% | 1.2% | -35 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 129 | 3.4% | 8.3% | -28 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 98 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 66 | 1.7% | 2.3% | +32 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 4,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +249 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.