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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Emu Heights (NSW), accounting for 36.6% (1,173 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 382 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Heights (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Heights (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Heights (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Pentecostal, nfd
Baptist
Greek Orthodox
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+382
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-155
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-191
-5.2pp
Not stated
-50
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-17
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-20
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.3pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+13
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Heights (NSW). 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 | 1,173 | 36.6% | 28.9% | 791 | 23.9% | 21.1% | +382 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 917 | 28.6% | 28.2% | 1,072 | 32.4% | 31.7% | -155 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 549 | 17.2% | 13.1% | 740 | 22.4% | 18.4% | -191 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 100 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 150 | 4.5% | 8.0% | -50 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 89 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 95 | 2.9% | 2.3% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 66 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 83 | 2.5% | 2.2% | -17 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 60 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 80 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 35 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 45 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 34 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 44 | 1.3% | 1.0% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 32 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 19 | 0.6% | 1.2% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.