Closure Notification – Due to essential electrical upgrade works, the Lidcombe Commuter Carpark will be closed from Tuesday, 17 February, and will reopen at 7am on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. During this period, no public access to the carpark will be permitted. For more information, view our Public Notices webpage.

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Religious groups in Cumberland City

Using data from the 2016 Census, the largest religious group in the Cumberland City area is Christian, followed by Islamic, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism, making up the top 5.

Top 5* Religious groups

*Above figures sourced from profile.id 2016 Census data. Total number of followers of the Christian faith in Cumberland City 86,136 followed by Islamic, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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