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, Baptist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Ali Curung, accounting for 61.2% (240 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which decreased by 54 people, while its share rose by 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ali Curung - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ali Curung in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ali Curung, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Baptist
2021 count
240
% of total
61.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
240
61.2%
+1.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
78
19.9%
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
19
4.8%
+3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
16
4.1%
-11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
15
3.8%
+3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Baptist
-54
+1.1pp
No Religion, so described
-11
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
+13
+3.6pp
Not stated
-58
-11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Ali Curung. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Baptist | 240 | 61.2% | 20.3% | 294 | 60.1% | 16.3% | -54 | +1.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 78 | 19.9% | 30.1% | 89 | 18.2% | 25.3% | -11 | +1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 4.8% | 9.5% | 6 | 1.2% | 9.6% | +13 | +3.6pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 4.1% | 12.6% | 74 | 15.1% | 12.8% | -58 | -11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3 | 0.6% | 4.5% | +12 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 489 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -97 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.