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 Cambridge Park, accounting for 37.2% (2,624 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,113 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cambridge Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cambridge Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cambridge Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,624
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
2,624
37.2%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,562
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
1,562
22.1%
-11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,023
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
1,023
14.5%
-7.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
590
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
590
8.4%
+3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
192
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
192
2.7%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
144
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
144
2.0%
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
132
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
132
1.9%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
109
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
109
1.5%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
102
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
102
1.4%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
97
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
97
1.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,113
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
+896
-11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+573
-7.9pp
Not stated
+499
+3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+132
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+135
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
+100
+0.3pp
Islam
+92
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
+62
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+66
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Cambridge 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,624 | 37.2% | 28.9% | 511 | 25.5% | 21.1% | +2,113 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,562 | 22.1% | 28.2% | 666 | 33.2% | 31.7% | +896 | -11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,023 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 450 | 22.4% | 18.4% | +573 | -7.9pp |
| Not stated | 590 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 91 | 4.5% | 8.0% | +499 | +3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 192 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 60 | 3.0% | 2.3% | +132 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 144 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 9 | 0.4% | 1.8% | +135 | +1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 132 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 32 | 1.6% | 2.2% | +100 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 109 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 17 | 0.8% | 2.1% | +92 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 102 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 40 | 2.0% | 2.0% | +62 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 97 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 31 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +66 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 7,052 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,005 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,047 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.