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 Alice Springs (T), accounting for 42.5% (11,004 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,948 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alice Springs (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alice Springs (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alice Springs (T), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,004
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
11,004
42.5%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,379
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
4,379
16.9%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,204
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
2,204
8.5%
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,334
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,334
5.1%
-2.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,184
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,184
4.6%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
829
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
829
3.2%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
733
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
733
2.8%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
635
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
635
2.5%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
628
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
628
2.4%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
462
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
462
1.8%
+0.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,948
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
-200
-1.6pp
Not stated
-1,509
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-508
-2.4pp
Lutheran
+67
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+105
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-113
-0.6pp
Baptist
-32
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+283
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+63
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Alice Springs (T). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11,004 | 42.5% | 32.6% | 8,056 | 32.6% | 24.2% | +2,948 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,379 | 16.9% | 14.9% | 4,579 | 18.5% | 17.7% | -200 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 2,204 | 8.5% | 12.9% | 3,713 | 15.0% | 17.2% | -1,509 | -6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,334 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1,842 | 7.5% | 8.0% | -508 | -2.4pp |
| Lutheran | 1,184 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 1,117 | 4.5% | 5.6% | +67 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 829 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 724 | 2.9% | 2.3% | +105 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 733 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 846 | 3.4% | 9.4% | -113 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 635 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 667 | 2.7% | 3.7% | -32 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 628 | 2.4% | 1.1% | 345 | 1.4% | 0.6% | +283 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 462 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 399 | 1.6% | 0.8% | +63 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 25,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,724 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,181 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.