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 Berkshire Park, accounting for 23.4% (497 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 60 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Berkshire Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Berkshire Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berkshire Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Not stated
2021 count
1,158
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
1,158
54.5%
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
497
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
497
23.4%
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
201
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
201
9.5%
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
116
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
116
5.5%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
34
1.6%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
31
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
31
1.5%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
21
1.0%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.5%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
10
0.5%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+63
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
-32
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
+30
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-60
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+1.2pp
Islam
+15
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-8
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-12
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Berkshire Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 1,158 | 54.5% | 7.0% | 1,095 | 51.5% | 8.0% | +63 | +3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 497 | 23.4% | 28.2% | 529 | 24.9% | 31.7% | -32 | -1.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 201 | 9.5% | 28.9% | 171 | 8.0% | 21.1% | +30 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 116 | 5.5% | 13.1% | 176 | 8.3% | 18.4% | -60 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 34 | 1.6% | 2.8% | 9 | 0.4% | 2.3% | +25 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 31 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 16 | 0.8% | 2.1% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 29 | 1.4% | 2.0% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 7 | 0.3% | 1.1% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.5% | 1.6% | 22 | 1.0% | 2.2% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.