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 Telopea, accounting for 34.2% (1,831 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 230 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Telopea - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Telopea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Telopea, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,831
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,831
34.2%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
921
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
921
17.2%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
373
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
373
7.0%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
359
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
359
6.7%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
320
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
320
6.0%
+0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
277
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
277
5.2%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
272
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
272
5.1%
+0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
163
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
163
3.0%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
155
2.9%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
141
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
141
2.6%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+230
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-9
-0.7pp
Not stated
-58
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-92
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
+56
+0.9pp
Buddhism
-30
-0.7pp
Islam
+36
+0.6pp
Hinduism
+43
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-36
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Telopea. 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 | 1,831 | 34.2% | 29.7% | 1,601 | 30.8% | 24.5% | +230 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 921 | 17.2% | 17.1% | 930 | 17.9% | 19.1% | -9 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 373 | 7.0% | 6.4% | 431 | 8.3% | 9.1% | -58 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 359 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 451 | 8.7% | 8.3% | -92 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 320 | 6.0% | 3.1% | 264 | 5.1% | 3.4% | +56 | +0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 277 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 307 | 5.9% | 3.8% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 272 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 236 | 4.5% | 4.3% | +36 | +0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 163 | 3.0% | 12.9% | 120 | 2.3% | 11.3% | +43 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 127 | 2.4% | 2.3% | +28 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 141 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 177 | 3.4% | 2.5% | -36 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 5,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +154 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.