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 Litchfield (M), accounting for 47.3% (10,126 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,984 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Litchfield (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Litchfield (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Litchfield (M), with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,126
% of total
47.3%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
10,126
47.3%
+13.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,423
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
3,423
16.0%
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,060
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
3,060
14.3%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,817
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,817
8.5%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
567
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
567
2.7%
-1.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
386
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
386
1.8%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
346
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
346
1.6%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
289
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
289
1.4%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
235
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
235
1.1%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
167
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
167
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,984
+13.2pp
Not stated
-1,670
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
-1,157
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-863
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-417
-1.4pp
Buddhism
-38
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-120
-0.4pp
Baptist
+25
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-157
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Litchfield (M). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Darwin.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | % | Greater Darwin% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,126 | 47.3% | 41.7% | 8,142 | 34.1% | 32.8% | +1,984 | +13.2pp |
| Not stated | 3,423 | 16.0% | 10.5% | 5,093 | 21.3% | 14.1% | -1,670 | -5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,060 | 14.3% | 18.1% | 4,217 | 17.7% | 21.4% | -1,157 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,817 | 8.5% | 5.8% | 2,680 | 11.2% | 8.7% | -863 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 567 | 2.7% | 2.2% | 984 | 4.1% | 3.2% | -417 | -1.4pp |
| Buddhism | 386 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 424 | 1.8% | 2.8% | -38 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 346 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 466 | 2.0% | 2.2% | -120 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 289 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 264 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 235 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 392 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -157 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 167 | 0.8% | 2.9% | 165 | 0.7% | 2.9% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 21,394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23,877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,483 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.