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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belyuen (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
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.