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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Tablelands (NT), accounting for 44.9% (79 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Aboriginal Evangelical Missions, which decreased by 46 people and 21.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tablelands (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tablelands (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 Tablelands (NT), with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+21.6pp
Not stated
+10
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-4
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tablelands (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 79 | 44.9% | 30.1% | 49 | 23.3% | 25.3% | +30 | +21.6pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 20.5% | 12.6% | 26 | 12.4% | 12.8% | +10 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 14.2% | 9.5% | 29 | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 9.7% | 3.4% | 21 | 10.0% | 4.5% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.