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 Downs, accounting for 36.5% (1,168 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 358 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Werrington Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Werrington Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werrington Downs, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,168
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
1,168
36.5%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
834
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
834
26.1%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
579
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
579
18.1%
-7.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
153
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
153
4.8%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
73
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
73
2.3%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
68
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
68
2.1%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
68
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
68
2.1%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
49
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
49
1.5%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
1.0%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
26
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+358
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-151
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-247
-7.2pp
Not stated
0
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.3pp
Islam
+16
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-24
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Werrington Downs. 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 | 1,168 | 36.5% | 28.9% | 810 | 24.8% | 21.1% | +358 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 834 | 26.1% | 28.2% | 985 | 30.1% | 31.7% | -151 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 579 | 18.1% | 13.1% | 826 | 25.3% | 18.4% | -247 | -7.2pp |
| Not stated | 153 | 4.8% | 7.0% | 153 | 4.7% | 8.0% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 73 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 53 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +20 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 68 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 78 | 2.4% | 2.2% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 68 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 52 | 1.6% | 2.1% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 49 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 73 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -24 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 16 | 0.5% | 1.3% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 26 | 0.8% | 3.3% | 25 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -69 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.