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 Werrington County, accounting for 33.8% (1,247 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 361 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Werrington County - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Werrington County in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werrington County, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,247
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
1,247
33.8%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,037
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,037
28.1%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
623
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
623
16.9%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
232
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
232
6.3%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
79
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
79
2.1%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
78
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
78
2.1%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
53
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
53
1.4%
-0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
52
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
52
1.4%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
46
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
46
1.2%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
35
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
35
0.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+361
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-108
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-183
-5.3pp
Not stated
-15
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-17
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-19
-0.6pp
Islam
+18
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+18
+0.4pp
Baptist
+6
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Werrington County. 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 | 1,247 | 33.8% | 28.9% | 886 | 24.4% | 21.1% | +361 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,037 | 28.1% | 28.2% | 1,145 | 31.5% | 31.7% | -108 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 623 | 16.9% | 13.1% | 806 | 22.2% | 18.4% | -183 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 232 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 247 | 6.8% | 8.0% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 79 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 78 | 2.1% | 2.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 78 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 95 | 2.6% | 2.2% | -17 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 53 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 72 | 2.0% | 2.0% | -19 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 52 | 1.4% | 3.1% | 34 | 0.9% | 2.1% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 46 | 1.2% | 3.3% | 28 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +18 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 35 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 29 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.