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 Islam, which increased by 48 people and 3.9 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
-3.6pp
700
57.1%
-3.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
110
9.0%
+3.2pp
Islam
2021 count
73
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
73
6.0%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
60
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
60
4.9%
-1.2pp
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
57
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
57
4.6%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
48
3.9%
-5.4pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
34
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
34
2.8%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
1.7%
+0.1pp
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
-0.3pp
17
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-14
-3.6pp
No Religion, so described
+42
+3.2pp
Islam
+48
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-1.2pp
Assyrian Church of the East
+23
+1.7pp
Not stated
-61
-5.4pp
Serbian Orthodox
+11
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-12
-1.1pp
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% | 714 | 60.7% | 31.7% | -14 | -3.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 110 | 9.0% | 28.9% | 68 | 5.8% | 21.1% | +42 | +3.2pp |
| Islam | 73 | 6.0% | 3.1% | 25 | 2.1% | 2.1% | +48 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 60 | 4.9% | 13.1% | 72 | 6.1% | 18.4% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 57 | 4.6% | 0.1% | 34 | 2.9% | 0.1% | +23 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 3.9% | 7.0% | 109 | 9.3% | 8.0% | -61 | -5.4pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 34 | 2.8% | 0.2% | 23 | 2.0% | 0.2% | +11 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 1.7% | 2.8% | 19 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 20 | 1.6% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 17 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 20 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.