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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Regentville, accounting for 31.5% (260 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 109 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Regentville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Regentville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Regentville, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
260
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
260
31.5%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
245
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
245
29.7%
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
168
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
168
20.3%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
51
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
51
6.2%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
2.4%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
19
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
19
2.3%
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
15
1.8%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+109
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-33
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-3.3pp
Not stated
-6
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.2pp
Islam
+15
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
-19
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Regentville. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 260 | 31.5% | 28.9% | 151 | 18.7% | 21.1% | +109 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 245 | 29.7% | 28.2% | 278 | 34.4% | 31.7% | -33 | -4.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 168 | 20.3% | 13.1% | 191 | 23.6% | 18.4% | -23 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 51 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 57 | 7.1% | 8.0% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.4% | 2.8% | 18 | 2.2% | 2.3% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 19 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4 | 0.5% | 2.1% | +15 | +1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 34 | 4.2% | 2.2% | -19 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 808 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.