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 Edith (NT) (part), accounting for 35.7% (66 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edith (NT) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edith (NT) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edith (NT) (part), with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
66
35.7%
+12.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
53
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-23.1pp
53
28.6%
-23.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
28
15.1%
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
25
13.5%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+12.7pp
Not stated
-39
-23.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
+6
+2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Edith (NT) (part). 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 | 66 | 35.7% | 42.2% | 41 | 23.0% | 31.4% | +25 | +12.7pp |
| Not stated | 53 | 28.6% | 16.5% | 92 | 51.7% | 23.1% | -39 | -23.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 15.1% | 7.1% | 19 | 10.7% | 9.9% | +9 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 13.5% | 15.3% | 19 | 10.7% | 17.8% | +6 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.