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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Tara (NT), accounting for 71.2% (42 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 8 people and 34.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tara (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tara (NT) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tara (NT), with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Lutheran
2021 count
42
% of total
71.2%
Change from 2016
+34.6pp
42
71.2%
+34.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
17
28.8%
+10.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
+8
+34.6pp
No Religion, so described
0
+10.5pp
Data table
Religion for Tara (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 | |
| Lutheran | 42 | 71.2% | 5.0% | 34 | 36.6% | 9.0% | +8 | +34.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 28.8% | 30.1% | 17 | 18.3% | 25.3% | 0 | +10.5pp |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.