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, 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
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Islam
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Presbyterian
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.