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 Katherine (T), accounting for 42.2% (4,065 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,016 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Katherine (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Katherine (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katherine (T), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,065
% of total
42.2%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
4,065
42.2%
+10.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,594
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
1,594
16.5%
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,476
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,476
15.3%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
680
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
680
7.1%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
252
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
252
2.6%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
234
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
234
2.4%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
214
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
214
2.2%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
182
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
182
1.9%
-1.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
178
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
178
1.8%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
108
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
108
1.1%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,016
+10.8pp
Not stated
-650
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
-255
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-278
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.1pp
Baptist
-7
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+136
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-112
-1.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+129
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
-22
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Katherine (T). 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 | 4,065 | 42.2% | 32.6% | 3,049 | 31.4% | 24.2% | +1,016 | +10.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,594 | 16.5% | 12.9% | 2,244 | 23.1% | 17.2% | -650 | -6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,476 | 15.3% | 14.9% | 1,731 | 17.8% | 17.7% | -255 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 680 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 958 | 9.9% | 8.0% | -278 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 252 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 240 | 2.5% | 2.3% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 234 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 241 | 2.5% | 3.7% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 214 | 2.2% | 1.1% | 78 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +136 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 182 | 1.9% | 6.1% | 294 | 3.0% | 9.4% | -112 | -1.1pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 178 | 1.8% | 0.6% | 49 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +129 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 108 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 130 | 1.3% | 0.8% | -22 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,633 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -82 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.