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 Coomalie (S), accounting for 42.4% (542 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 74 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coomalie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coomalie (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 Coomalie (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
542
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
542
42.4%
+6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
318
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
318
24.9%
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
150
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
150
11.7%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
99
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
99
7.7%
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
34
2.7%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
24
1.9%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
16
1.3%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
12
0.9%
+0.6pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
0.8%
+0.5pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+74
+6.2pp
Not stated
+7
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
-43
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+0.6pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+6
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Coomalie (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 | 542 | 42.4% | 32.6% | 468 | 36.2% | 24.2% | +74 | +6.2pp |
| Not stated | 318 | 24.9% | 12.9% | 311 | 24.1% | 17.2% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 150 | 11.7% | 14.9% | 193 | 14.9% | 17.7% | -43 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 99 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 153 | 11.8% | 8.0% | -54 | -4.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 30 | 2.3% | 9.4% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.9% | 0.8% | 15 | 1.2% | 0.9% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 30 | 2.3% | 0.8% | -14 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,293 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.