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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mount Vernon, accounting for 57.1% (700 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 694 people and 47.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Vernon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Vernon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Vernon, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
700
% of total
57.1%
Change from 2016
+47.4pp
700
57.1%
+47.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-39.4pp
110
9.0%
-39.4pp
Islam
2021 count
73
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-
73
6.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
60
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
60
4.9%
-9.6pp
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
57
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
57
4.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-13.8pp
48
3.9%
-13.8pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
34
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
34
2.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
21
1.7%
-
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
20
1.6%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+694
+47.4pp
No Religion, so described
+80
-39.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+51
-9.6pp
Not stated
+37
-13.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Vernon. 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 | 700 | 57.1% | 28.2% | 6 | 9.7% | 31.7% | +694 | +47.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 110 | 9.0% | 28.9% | 30 | 48.4% | 21.1% | +80 | -39.4pp |
| Islam | 73 | 6.0% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 60 | 4.9% | 13.1% | 9 | 14.5% | 18.4% | +51 | -9.6pp |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 57 | 4.6% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 48 | 3.9% | 7.0% | 11 | 17.7% | 8.0% | +37 | -13.8pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 34 | 2.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 1.7% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Chaldean Catholic | 20 | 1.6% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 17 | 1.4% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,164 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.