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, accounting for 29.8% (1,580 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (28.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 537 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Werrington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Werrington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werrington, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,580
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,580
29.8%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,107
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,107
20.9%
-4.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
505
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
505
9.5%
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
489
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
489
9.2%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
403
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
403
7.6%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
249
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
249
4.7%
+1.4pp
Islam
2021 count
213
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
213
4.0%
+1.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
113
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
113
2.1%
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
96
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
96
1.8%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
92
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
92
1.7%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+537
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
+85
-4.5pp
Hinduism
+318
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-140
-6.4pp
Not stated
+86
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+115
+1.4pp
Islam
+104
+1.3pp
Sikhism
+50
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+45
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+6
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Werrington. 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 | 1,580 | 29.8% | 28.9% | 1,043 | 25.9% | 21.1% | +537 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,107 | 20.9% | 28.2% | 1,022 | 25.4% | 31.7% | +85 | -4.5pp |
| Hinduism | 505 | 9.5% | 3.3% | 187 | 4.6% | 1.8% | +318 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 489 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 629 | 15.6% | 18.4% | -140 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 403 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 317 | 7.9% | 8.0% | +86 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 249 | 4.7% | 2.8% | 134 | 3.3% | 2.3% | +115 | +1.4pp |
| Islam | 213 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 109 | 2.7% | 2.1% | +104 | +1.3pp |
| Sikhism | 113 | 2.1% | 1.2% | 63 | 1.6% | 0.8% | +50 | +0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 96 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 51 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +45 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 92 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 86 | 2.1% | 2.2% | +6 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 5,305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,282 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.