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 Wallacia (part), accounting for 36.7% (625 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 622 people and 27.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wallacia (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wallacia (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallacia (part), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
625
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+27.3pp
625
36.7%
+27.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
441
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-
441
25.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
317
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-18.9pp
317
18.6%
-18.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
114
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-
114
6.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-19.8pp
36
2.1%
-19.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
34
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
34
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
33
1.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
24
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
24
1.4%
-8.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
18
1.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
15
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
15
0.9%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+622
+27.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+305
-18.9pp
Uniting Church
+29
-19.8pp
Presbyterian
+21
-8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wallacia (part). 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 | 625 | 36.7% | 28.2% | 3 | 9.4% | 31.7% | +622 | +27.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 441 | 25.9% | 28.9% | - | - | 21.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 317 | 18.6% | 13.1% | 12 | 37.5% | 18.4% | +305 | -18.9pp |
| Not stated | 114 | 6.7% | 7.0% | - | - | 8.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.1% | 1.4% | 7 | 21.9% | 2.0% | +29 | -19.8pp |
| Buddhism | 34 | 2.0% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.9% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 24 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3 | 9.4% | 2.2% | +21 | -8.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 18 | 1.1% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Islam | 15 | 0.9% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,673 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.