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 Oxley Park, accounting for 22.7% (954 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 362 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oxley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oxley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oxley Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
954
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
954
22.7%
-7.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
891
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
891
21.2%
+6.2pp
Islam
2021 count
424
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
424
10.1%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
407
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
407
9.7%
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
340
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
340
8.1%
-10.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
243
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
243
5.8%
+5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
235
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
235
5.6%
+3.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
78
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
78
1.9%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
78
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
78
1.9%
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
73
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
73
1.7%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-100
-7.3pp
No Religion, so described
+362
+6.2pp
Islam
+330
+7.4pp
Not stated
+210
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-315
-10.5pp
Hinduism
+221
+5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+163
+3.6pp
Buddhism
+34
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+59
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Oxley Park. 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 | 954 | 22.7% | 28.2% | 1,054 | 30.0% | 31.7% | -100 | -7.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 891 | 21.2% | 28.9% | 529 | 15.0% | 21.1% | +362 | +6.2pp |
| Islam | 424 | 10.1% | 3.1% | 94 | 2.7% | 2.1% | +330 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 407 | 9.7% | 7.0% | 197 | 5.6% | 8.0% | +210 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 340 | 8.1% | 13.1% | 655 | 18.6% | 18.4% | -315 | -10.5pp |
| Hinduism | 243 | 5.8% | 3.3% | 22 | 0.6% | 1.8% | +221 | +5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 235 | 5.6% | 2.8% | 72 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +163 | +3.6pp |
| Buddhism | 78 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 44 | 1.3% | 1.1% | +34 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 78 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 19 | 0.5% | 1.3% | +59 | +1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 73 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 79 | 2.2% | 2.2% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,515 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +695 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.