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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darwin Waterfront Precinct, with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
167
% of total
53.7%
Change from 2016
-
167
53.7%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-
37
11.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
27
8.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-
19
6.1%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-
13
4.2%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
3.2%
-
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.