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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Namatjira, accounting for 65.3% (98 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 92 people and 61.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Namatjira - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Namatjira in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Namatjira, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Lutheran
2021 count
98
% of total
65.3%
Change from 2016
+61.7pp
98
65.3%
+61.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+24.9pp
40
26.7%
+24.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
+92
+61.7pp
No Religion, so described
+37
+24.9pp
Data table
Religion for Namatjira. 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 | |
| Lutheran | 98 | 65.3% | 38.5% | 6 | 3.6% | 36.1% | +92 | +61.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 40 | 26.7% | 16.6% | 3 | 1.8% | 8.7% | +37 | +24.9pp |
| Total | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.