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 Jordan Springs, accounting for 28.8% (3,387 people). This share was similar to Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,161 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jordan Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jordan Springs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jordan Springs, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,387
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
3,387
28.8%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,054
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
3,054
26.0%
-3.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,374
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,374
11.7%
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,010
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
1,010
8.6%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
451
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
451
3.8%
-2.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
447
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
447
3.8%
+2.0pp
Islam
2021 count
432
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
432
3.7%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
291
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
291
2.5%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
202
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
202
1.7%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
192
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
192
1.6%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,161
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,516
-3.9pp
Hinduism
+969
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+385
-3.6pp
Not stated
+123
-2.6pp
Sikhism
+354
+2.0pp
Islam
+296
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+171
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+92
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+90
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Jordan Springs. 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 | 3,387 | 28.8% | 28.9% | 1,226 | 23.8% | 21.1% | +2,161 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,054 | 26.0% | 28.2% | 1,538 | 29.9% | 31.7% | +1,516 | -3.9pp |
| Hinduism | 1,374 | 11.7% | 3.3% | 405 | 7.9% | 1.8% | +969 | +3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,010 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 625 | 12.2% | 18.4% | +385 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 451 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 328 | 6.4% | 8.0% | +123 | -2.6pp |
| Sikhism | 447 | 3.8% | 1.2% | 93 | 1.8% | 0.8% | +354 | +2.0pp |
| Islam | 432 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 136 | 2.6% | 2.1% | +296 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 291 | 2.5% | 2.8% | 120 | 2.3% | 2.3% | +171 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 202 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 110 | 2.1% | 1.3% | +92 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 192 | 1.6% | 1.1% | 102 | 2.0% | 1.1% | +90 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 11,766 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,621 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.