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 Mutitjulu, accounting for 27.5% (78 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 72 people and 21.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mutitjulu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mutitjulu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mutitjulu, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
78
27.5%
+13.2pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
66
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+21.6pp
66
23.2%
+21.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
52
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-21.1pp
52
18.3%
-21.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-15.9pp
46
16.2%
-15.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-
23
8.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
16
5.6%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+13.2pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+61
+21.6pp
Lutheran
-72
-21.1pp
Not stated
-55
-15.9pp
Western Catholic
+6
+2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mutitjulu. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 78 | 27.5% | 16.6% | 45 | 14.3% | 8.7% | +33 | +13.2pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 66 | 23.2% | 1.9% | 5 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +61 | +21.6pp |
| Lutheran | 52 | 18.3% | 38.5% | 124 | 39.4% | 36.1% | -72 | -21.1pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 16.2% | 21.0% | 101 | 32.1% | 30.2% | -55 | -15.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 8.1% | 1.2% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 5.6% | 15.0% | 10 | 3.2% | 15.8% | +6 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.