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 Jamisontown, accounting for 32.7% (1,732 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 420 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jamisontown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jamisontown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jamisontown, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,732
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
1,732
32.7%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,354
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,354
25.6%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
890
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
890
16.8%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
357
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
357
6.7%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
170
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
170
3.2%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
108
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
108
2.0%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
102
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
102
1.9%
-0.9pp
Islam
2021 count
85
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
85
1.6%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
57
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
57
1.1%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
54
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
54
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+420
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
-204
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-327
-5.4pp
Not stated
-66
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+61
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
-19
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-54
-0.9pp
Islam
+25
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+10
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Jamisontown. 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 | 1,732 | 32.7% | 28.9% | 1,312 | 23.9% | 21.1% | +420 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,354 | 25.6% | 28.2% | 1,558 | 28.4% | 31.7% | -204 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 890 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 1,217 | 22.2% | 18.4% | -327 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 357 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 423 | 7.7% | 8.0% | -66 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 170 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 109 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +61 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 108 | 2.0% | 1.4% | 127 | 2.3% | 2.0% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 102 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 156 | 2.8% | 2.2% | -54 | -0.9pp |
| Islam | 85 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 60 | 1.1% | 2.1% | +25 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 57 | 1.1% | 3.3% | 47 | 0.9% | 1.8% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 54 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 47 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -184 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.