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 Uralla (NT), accounting for 41.5% (81 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people, while its share fell by 5.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Uralla (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Uralla (NT) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Uralla (NT), with comparison markers for Katherine (T).

Uralla (NT)
Katherine (T)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

81

% of total

41.5%

Change from 2016

-5.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

40

% of total

20.5%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

32

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

29

% of total

14.9%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Data table

Religion for Uralla (NT). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).

Religion for Uralla (NT). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
Religion for Uralla (NT). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
Category20212016Change
Count%Katherine (T)%Count%Katherine (T)%Countpp
No Religion, so described8141.5%42.2%6146.6%31.4%+20-5.1pp
Western Catholic4020.5%15.3%2821.4%17.8%+12-0.9pp
Not stated3216.4%16.5%139.9%23.1%+19+6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia2914.9%7.1%2317.6%9.9%+6-2.7pp
Total195100.0%100.0%131100.0%100.0%+640.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.