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 Darwin Waterfront Precinct, accounting for 53.7% (167 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (41.7%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darwin Waterfront Precinct - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darwin Waterfront Precinct in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darwin Waterfront Precinct, with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Buddhism
Presbyterian
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Darwin.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 167 | 53.7% | 41.7% | - | - | 32.8% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 11.9% | 18.1% | - | - | 21.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 8.7% | 5.8% | - | - | 8.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 19 | 6.1% | 10.5% | - | - | 14.1% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 13 | 4.2% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 3.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.