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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Londonderry (NSW), accounting for 37% (1,491 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 429 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Londonderry (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Londonderry (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 Londonderry (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Islam
Uniting Church
Greek Orthodox
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
-1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+429
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-182
-5.2pp
Not stated
-122
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-18
-0.6pp
Islam
+25
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-29
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.2pp
Baptist
-19
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Londonderry (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,491 | 37.0% | 28.2% | 1,485 | 38.2% | 31.7% | +6 | -1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,104 | 27.4% | 28.9% | 675 | 17.4% | 21.1% | +429 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 640 | 15.9% | 13.1% | 822 | 21.1% | 18.4% | -182 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 271 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 393 | 10.1% | 8.0% | -122 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 60 | 1.5% | 2.3% | +30 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 70 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 88 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -18 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 56 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 31 | 0.8% | 2.1% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 67 | 1.7% | 2.0% | -29 | -0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 36 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 42 | 1.1% | 1.2% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 50 | 1.3% | 1.0% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,027 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +140 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.