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 Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), accounting for 30% (3,190 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,102 people and 17.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,190
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
3,190
30.0%
+17.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,184
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-20.2pp
2,184
20.6%
-20.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,129
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
1,129
10.6%
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,105
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-16.4pp
1,105
10.4%
-16.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
653
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-
653
6.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
381
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
381
3.6%
+3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
315
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
315
3.0%
+0.7pp
Sikhism
2021 count
272
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
272
2.6%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
183
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
183
1.7%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
178
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
178
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,102
+17.4pp
Western Catholic
+1,899
-20.2pp
Not stated
+1,079
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+918
-16.4pp
Islam
+378
+3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+299
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+177
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
+157
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
+120
-2.2pp
Baptist
+97
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Kingswood (Penrith - 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 | 3,190 | 30.0% | 28.9% | 88 | 12.6% | 21.1% | +3,102 | +17.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,184 | 20.6% | 28.2% | 285 | 40.8% | 31.7% | +1,899 | -20.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,129 | 10.6% | 7.0% | 50 | 7.2% | 8.0% | +1,079 | +3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,105 | 10.4% | 13.1% | 187 | 26.8% | 18.4% | +918 | -16.4pp |
| Hinduism | 653 | 6.1% | 3.3% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Islam | 381 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3 | 0.4% | 2.1% | +378 | +3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 315 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 16 | 2.3% | 2.3% | +299 | +0.7pp |
| Sikhism | 272 | 2.6% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 183 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +177 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 178 | 1.7% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 10,619 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 699 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,920 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.