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 Northampton, accounting for 34.2% (283 people). This share was lower than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 75 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northampton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northampton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northampton, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
283
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
283
34.2%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
182
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
182
22.0%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
158
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
158
19.1%
-9.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
138
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
138
16.7%
+5.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
3.5%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
11
1.3%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+63
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
+7
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-75
-9.5pp
Not stated
+50
+5.9pp
Uniting Church
+1
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Northampton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 283 | 34.2% | 39.3% | 220 | 27.0% | 31.9% | +63 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 182 | 22.0% | 16.6% | 175 | 21.5% | 20.3% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 158 | 19.1% | 17.7% | 233 | 28.6% | 24.2% | -75 | -9.5pp |
| Not stated | 138 | 16.7% | 16.1% | 88 | 10.8% | 11.5% | +50 | +5.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 28 | 3.4% | 3.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 29 | 3.6% | 2.5% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.