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 Claremont Meadows, accounting for 30.6% (1,574 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 1,566 people, while its share fell by 36.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Claremont Meadows - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Claremont Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Claremont Meadows, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,574
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
-36.1pp
1,574
30.6%
-36.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,357
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
-
1,357
26.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
610
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-21.4pp
610
11.9%
-21.4pp
Islam
2021 count
282
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-
282
5.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
220
4.3%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
207
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
207
4.0%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
139
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
139
2.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
130
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
130
2.5%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
81
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
81
1.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
80
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
80
1.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1,566
-36.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+606
-21.4pp
Data table
Religion for Claremont Meadows. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,574 | 30.6% | 28.2% | 8 | 66.7% | 31.7% | +1,566 | -36.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,357 | 26.4% | 28.9% | - | - | 21.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 610 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 4 | 33.3% | 18.4% | +606 | -21.4pp |
| Islam | 282 | 5.5% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 220 | 4.3% | 7.0% | - | - | 8.0% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 207 | 4.0% | 3.3% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 139 | 2.7% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 130 | 2.5% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 81 | 1.6% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 80 | 1.6% | 1.6% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 5,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,128 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.