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 Mulgoa, accounting for 39.4% (800 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 145 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mulgoa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mulgoa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mulgoa, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
800
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
800
39.4%
+4.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
412
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
412
20.3%
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
404
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
404
19.9%
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
74
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
74
3.6%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
66
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
66
3.2%
-5.1pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
42
2.1%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
34
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
34
1.7%
-1.0pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
34
1.7%
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
26
1.3%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
24
1.2%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+138
+4.2pp
No Religion, so described
+145
+6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-66
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.8pp
Not stated
-90
-5.1pp
Maronite Catholic
+15
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.0pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
+7
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mulgoa. 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 | 800 | 39.4% | 28.2% | 662 | 35.2% | 31.7% | +138 | +4.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 412 | 20.3% | 28.9% | 267 | 14.2% | 21.1% | +145 | +6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 404 | 19.9% | 13.1% | 470 | 25.0% | 18.4% | -66 | -5.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 74 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 53 | 2.8% | 2.3% | +21 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 66 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 156 | 8.3% | 8.0% | -90 | -5.1pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 42 | 2.1% | 0.4% | 27 | 1.4% | 0.2% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 34 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 50 | 2.7% | 2.2% | -16 | -1.0pp |
| Christian Community Churches of Australia | 34 | 1.7% | 0.0% | 27 | 1.4% | 0.0% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 26 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 22 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 33 | 1.8% | 2.0% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,031 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +149 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.