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 Binjari, accounting for 39.7% (92 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 35 people and 25.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Binjari - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Binjari in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Binjari, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
-25.8pp
92
39.7%
-25.8pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
35
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
35
15.1%
+9.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
28
12.1%
+8.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
20
8.6%
+0.9pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
20
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
20
8.6%
+2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
14
6.0%
+4.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
14
6.0%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-35
-25.8pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+24
+9.4pp
Not stated
+20
+8.0pp
Baptist
+5
+0.9pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
+9
+2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+4.5pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Binjari. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 92 | 39.7% | 42.2% | 127 | 65.5% | 31.4% | -35 | -25.8pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 35 | 15.1% | 1.8% | 11 | 5.7% | 0.5% | +24 | +9.4pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 12.1% | 16.5% | 8 | 4.1% | 23.1% | +20 | +8.0pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 8.6% | 2.4% | 15 | 7.7% | 2.5% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 20 | 8.6% | 0.4% | 11 | 5.7% | 1.5% | +9 | +2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 6.0% | 2.6% | 3 | 1.5% | 2.5% | +11 | +4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 6.0% | 15.3% | 14 | 7.2% | 17.8% | 0 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.