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 Winston Hills (part), accounting for 30.2% (3,660 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (17.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 805 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Winston Hills (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Winston Hills (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winston Hills (part), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,660
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
3,660
30.2%
-1.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,094
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
3,094
25.5%
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,536
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,536
12.7%
-3.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
516
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
516
4.3%
+0.9pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
422
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
422
3.5%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
353
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
353
2.9%
-2.4pp
Islam
2021 count
345
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
345
2.8%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
324
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
324
2.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
267
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
267
2.2%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
264
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
264
2.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-30
-1.4pp
No Religion, so described
+805
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-348
-3.4pp
Hinduism
+119
+0.9pp
Maronite Catholic
+167
+1.3pp
Not stated
-262
-2.4pp
Islam
+106
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-100
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
0.0pp
Baptist
+26
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Winston Hills (part). 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 | 3,660 | 30.2% | 17.1% | 3,690 | 31.6% | 19.1% | -30 | -1.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,094 | 25.5% | 29.7% | 2,289 | 19.6% | 24.5% | +805 | +5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,536 | 12.7% | 6.0% | 1,884 | 16.1% | 8.3% | -348 | -3.4pp |
| Hinduism | 516 | 4.3% | 12.9% | 397 | 3.4% | 11.3% | +119 | +0.9pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 422 | 3.5% | 1.7% | 255 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +167 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 353 | 2.9% | 6.4% | 615 | 5.3% | 9.1% | -262 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 345 | 2.8% | 5.5% | 239 | 2.0% | 4.3% | +106 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 324 | 2.7% | 1.8% | 424 | 3.6% | 2.5% | -100 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 267 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 253 | 2.2% | 2.3% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 264 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 238 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 12,121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +441 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.