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 Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW), accounting for 14.6% (526 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 79 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Silverwater (Parramatta - NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Presbyterian
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Hinduism
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-591
-8.5pp
No Religion, so described
+79
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-75
+0.1pp
Islam
+57
+3.1pp
Presbyterian
+20
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-16
-0.1pp
Hinduism
-7
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-14
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-17
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Silverwater (Parramatta - 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 | |
| Not stated | 1,470 | 40.9% | 6.4% | 2,061 | 49.4% | 9.1% | -591 | -8.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 526 | 14.6% | 29.7% | 447 | 10.7% | 24.5% | +79 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 485 | 13.5% | 17.1% | 560 | 13.4% | 19.1% | -75 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 465 | 12.9% | 5.5% | 408 | 9.8% | 4.3% | +57 | +3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 142 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 122 | 2.9% | 3.4% | +20 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 89 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 109 | 2.6% | 8.3% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 69 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 85 | 2.0% | 3.8% | -16 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 54 | 1.5% | 12.9% | 61 | 1.5% | 11.3% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 48 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 62 | 1.5% | 2.5% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 45 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 62 | 1.5% | 2.3% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,591 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -581 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.