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 Colyton, accounting for 26.2% (2,298 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 528 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Colyton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Colyton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colyton, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,298
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,298
26.2%
-3.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,186
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
2,186
25.0%
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,014
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,014
11.6%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
685
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
685
7.8%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
584
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
584
6.7%
+2.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
328
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
328
3.7%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
316
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
316
3.6%
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
171
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
171
2.0%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
164
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
164
1.9%
-1.0pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
145
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
145
1.7%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-218
-3.6pp
No Religion, so described
+528
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-251
-3.4pp
Not stated
-4
-0.4pp
Islam
+186
+2.0pp
Hinduism
+87
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+60
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-15
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-81
-1.0pp
Maronite Catholic
+79
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Colyton. 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 | 2,298 | 26.2% | 28.2% | 2,516 | 29.8% | 31.7% | -218 | -3.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,186 | 25.0% | 28.9% | 1,658 | 19.7% | 21.1% | +528 | +5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,014 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1,265 | 15.0% | 18.4% | -251 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 685 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 689 | 8.2% | 8.0% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 584 | 6.7% | 3.1% | 398 | 4.7% | 2.1% | +186 | +2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 328 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 241 | 2.9% | 1.8% | +87 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 316 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 256 | 3.0% | 2.3% | +60 | +0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 171 | 2.0% | 1.1% | 186 | 2.2% | 1.2% | -15 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 164 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 245 | 2.9% | 2.2% | -81 | -1.0pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 145 | 1.7% | 0.4% | 66 | 0.8% | 0.2% | +79 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 8,761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +331 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.