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 East, accounting for 43.5% (1,332 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 337 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Katherine East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Katherine East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katherine East, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,332
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
1,332
43.5%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
517
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
517
16.9%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
454
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
454
14.8%
-6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
176
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
176
5.8%
-4.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
116
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
116
3.8%
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
90
2.9%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
57
1.9%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
43
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
1.4%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
34
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
34
1.1%
+0.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
32
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
32
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+337
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-55
-1.5pp
Not stated
-212
-6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-144
-4.5pp
Hinduism
+79
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-42
-1.3pp
Baptist
-14
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+9
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Katherine East. 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 | 1,332 | 43.5% | 42.2% | 995 | 32.0% | 31.4% | +337 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 517 | 16.9% | 15.3% | 572 | 18.4% | 17.8% | -55 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 454 | 14.8% | 16.5% | 666 | 21.4% | 23.1% | -212 | -6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 176 | 5.8% | 7.1% | 320 | 10.3% | 9.9% | -144 | -4.5pp |
| Hinduism | 116 | 3.8% | 2.2% | 37 | 1.2% | 0.8% | +79 | +2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 73 | 2.3% | 2.5% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 99 | 3.2% | 3.0% | -42 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 43 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 57 | 1.8% | 2.5% | -14 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 34 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 32 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 23 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,060 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.