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, accounting for 39.4% (492 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 58 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Katherine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Katherine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katherine, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
492
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
492
39.4%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
221
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
221
17.7%
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
216
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
216
17.3%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
84
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
84
6.7%
-2.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
39
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
39
3.1%
+2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
38
3.0%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
28
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
28
2.2%
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
2.1%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
21
1.7%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
18
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
18
1.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+7.4pp
Not stated
-138
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
-50
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-58
-2.9pp
Hinduism
+31
+2.6pp
Baptist
-5
+0.1pp
Islam
+20
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-18
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Katherine. 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 | 492 | 39.4% | 42.2% | 474 | 32.0% | 31.4% | +18 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 221 | 17.7% | 16.5% | 359 | 24.3% | 23.1% | -138 | -6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 216 | 17.3% | 15.3% | 266 | 18.0% | 17.8% | -50 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 84 | 6.7% | 7.1% | 142 | 9.6% | 9.9% | -58 | -2.9pp |
| Hinduism | 39 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8 | 0.5% | 0.8% | +31 | +2.6pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 3.0% | 2.4% | 43 | 2.9% | 2.5% | -5 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 28 | 2.2% | 0.8% | 8 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +20 | +1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 27 | 1.8% | 2.5% | -1 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 39 | 2.6% | 3.0% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 18 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 11 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -231 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.