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 Wentworth Point, accounting for 46.9% (5,961 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,600 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wentworth Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wentworth Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworth Point, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,961
% of total
46.9%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
5,961
46.9%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,879
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
1,879
14.8%
-4.2pp
Islam
2021 count
893
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
893
7.0%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
764
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
764
6.0%
-8.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
576
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
576
4.5%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
526
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
526
4.1%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
397
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
397
3.1%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
365
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
365
2.9%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
324
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
324
2.5%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
152
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
152
1.2%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,600
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
+557
-4.2pp
Islam
+530
+1.8pp
Not stated
-250
-8.6pp
Buddhism
+230
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+335
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+35
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
+130
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+184
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
+33
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wentworth Point. 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 | 5,961 | 46.9% | 29.7% | 2,361 | 33.9% | 24.5% | +3,600 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,879 | 14.8% | 17.1% | 1,322 | 19.0% | 19.1% | +557 | -4.2pp |
| Islam | 893 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 363 | 5.2% | 4.3% | +530 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 764 | 6.0% | 6.4% | 1,014 | 14.6% | 9.1% | -250 | -8.6pp |
| Buddhism | 576 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 346 | 5.0% | 3.8% | +230 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 526 | 4.1% | 12.9% | 191 | 2.7% | 11.3% | +335 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 397 | 3.1% | 6.0% | 362 | 5.2% | 8.3% | +35 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 365 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 235 | 3.4% | 3.4% | +130 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 324 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 140 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +184 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 152 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 119 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +33 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 12,708 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,966 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,742 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.