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, Baptist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Davenport (NT), accounting for 30.2% (42 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 24 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Davenport (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Davenport (NT) 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 Davenport (NT), with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Baptist
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Baptist
+5
+10.5pp
Not stated
+4
+8.5pp
No Religion, so described
-24
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Davenport (NT). 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 | 42 | 30.2% | 20.3% | 37 | 19.7% | 16.3% | +5 | +10.5pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 24.5% | 12.6% | 30 | 16.0% | 12.8% | +4 | +8.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 21.6% | 30.1% | 54 | 28.7% | 25.3% | -24 | -7.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 7.9% | 4.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.