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 Tindal, accounting for 53.6% (450 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 129 people and 15.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tindal - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tindal in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tindal, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
450
% of total
53.6%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
450
53.6%
+15.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
125
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
125
14.9%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
78
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
78
9.3%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
68
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
68
8.1%
-2.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
26
3.1%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
24
2.9%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
2.4%
+1.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
15
1.8%
+1.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
1.2%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+129
+15.7pp
Western Catholic
-58
-6.7pp
Not stated
-29
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-2.5pp
Baptist
-2
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-21
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+1.0pp
Lutheran
+11
+1.3pp
Sikhism
+7
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Tindal. 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 | 450 | 53.6% | 42.2% | 321 | 37.9% | 31.4% | +129 | +15.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 125 | 14.9% | 15.3% | 183 | 21.6% | 17.8% | -58 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 78 | 9.3% | 16.5% | 107 | 12.6% | 23.1% | -29 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 68 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 90 | 10.6% | 9.9% | -22 | -2.5pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 28 | 3.3% | 2.5% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 45 | 5.3% | 3.0% | -21 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 12 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +11 | +1.3pp |
| Sikhism | 10 | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 840 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 848 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.