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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Belyuen (S), accounting for 52.7% (77 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions, which decreased by 80 people and 47.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Belyuen (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Belyuen (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belyuen (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+47.3pp
77
52.7%
+47.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-
20
13.7%
-
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
16
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-
16
11.0%
-
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
16
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
16
11.0%
-11.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+68
+47.3pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
-21
-11.0pp
Data table
Religion for Belyuen (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 77 | 52.7% | 32.6% | 9 | 5.4% | 24.2% | +68 | +47.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 13.7% | 4.9% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 16 | 11.0% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 16 | 11.0% | 1.2% | 37 | 22.0% | 1.7% | -21 | -11.0pp |
| Total | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.