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 Venn, accounting for 18.1% (33 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Venn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Venn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Venn, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-32.9pp
52
28.6%
-32.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
33
18.1%
+4.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-
27
14.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
25
13.7%
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
11
6.0%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-44
-32.9pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+4.6pp
Western Catholic
+14
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Venn. 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 | |
| Not stated | 52 | 28.6% | 16.5% | 96 | 61.5% | 23.1% | -44 | -32.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 33 | 18.1% | 42.2% | 21 | 13.5% | 31.4% | +12 | +4.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 14.8% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 13.7% | 15.3% | 11 | 7.1% | 17.8% | +14 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 6.0% | 7.1% | 7 | 4.5% | 9.9% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.