Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Christianity, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Canteen Creek, accounting for 29.7% (41 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (4.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 38 people and 28 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Canteen Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Canteen Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canteen Creek, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Christianity, nfd
+38
+28.0pp
Baptist
-7
+2.7pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+11.3pp
Not stated
-33
-15.5pp
Data table
Religion for Canteen Creek. 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 | |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 29.7% | 4.9% | 3 | 1.7% | 2.1% | +38 | +28.0pp |
| Baptist | 39 | 28.3% | 20.3% | 46 | 25.6% | 16.3% | -7 | +2.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 19.6% | 30.1% | 15 | 8.3% | 25.3% | +12 | +11.3pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 50 | 27.8% | 12.8% | -33 | -15.5pp |
| Total | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.