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 Cossack (NT), accounting for 43.1% (558 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 209 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cossack (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cossack (NT) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cossack (NT), with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
558
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
558
43.1%
+14.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
220
17.0%
-0.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
196
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
196
15.1%
-7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
110
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
110
8.5%
-3.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
52
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
52
4.0%
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
2.3%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
29
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
29
2.2%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
25
1.9%
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.2%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
0.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+209
+14.0pp
Not stated
+11
-0.4pp
Western Catholic
-75
-7.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-3.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+48
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.4pp
Baptist
+19
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cossack (NT). 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 | 558 | 43.1% | 42.2% | 349 | 29.1% | 31.4% | +209 | +14.0pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 17.0% | 16.5% | 209 | 17.4% | 23.1% | +11 | -0.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 196 | 15.1% | 15.3% | 271 | 22.6% | 17.8% | -75 | -7.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 110 | 8.5% | 7.1% | 146 | 12.2% | 9.9% | -36 | -3.7pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 52 | 4.0% | 1.8% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +48 | +3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 32 | 2.7% | 3.0% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 29 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 10 | 0.8% | 2.5% | +19 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 58 | 4.8% | 2.5% | -33 | -2.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 22 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +95 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.