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 Cranebrook, accounting for 35.5% (5,596 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,645 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cranebrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cranebrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cranebrook, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,596
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
5,596
35.5%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,488
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
4,488
28.4%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,369
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
2,369
15.0%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
881
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
881
5.6%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
351
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
351
2.2%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
254
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
254
1.6%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
227
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
227
1.4%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
205
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
205
1.3%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
202
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
202
1.3%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
166
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
166
1.1%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,645
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
-599
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-877
-5.6pp
Not stated
-203
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+100
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-74
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-86
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-18
-0.1pp
Islam
+20
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+71
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cranebrook. 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 | 5,596 | 35.5% | 28.9% | 3,951 | 25.1% | 21.1% | +1,645 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,488 | 28.4% | 28.2% | 5,087 | 32.3% | 31.7% | -599 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,369 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 3,246 | 20.6% | 18.4% | -877 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 881 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 1,084 | 6.9% | 8.0% | -203 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 351 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 251 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +100 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 254 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 328 | 2.1% | 2.2% | -74 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 227 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 313 | 2.0% | 2.0% | -86 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 205 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 223 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -18 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 202 | 1.3% | 3.1% | 182 | 1.2% | 2.1% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 166 | 1.1% | 3.3% | 95 | 0.6% | 1.8% | +71 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 15,779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,751 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.