Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT), accounting for 50% (46 people). This share was higher than Northern Territory (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 30 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northern Territory and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT), with comparison markers for Northern Territory.
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+30.0pp
Not stated
+16
+14.7pp
Western Catholic
-4
-9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northern Territory.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northern Territory% | Count | % | Northern Territory% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 46 | 50.0% | 38.2% | 14 | 20.0% | 29.4% | +32 | +30.0pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 26.1% | 11.4% | 8 | 11.4% | 15.3% | +16 | +14.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 12.0% | 16.9% | 15 | 21.4% | 20.0% | -4 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.