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 Palmerston (C), accounting for 44.6% (16,599 people). This share was higher than Greater Darwin (41.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,645 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Palmerston (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Palmerston (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Darwin and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palmerston (C), with comparison markers for Greater Darwin.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16,599
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
16,599
44.6%
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,932
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
6,932
18.6%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,776
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
3,776
10.1%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,196
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,196
5.9%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
968
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
968
2.6%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
858
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
858
2.3%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
776
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
776
2.1%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
748
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
748
2.0%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
612
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
612
1.6%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
577
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
577
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,645
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
-751
-4.1pp
Not stated
+34
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,005
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+60
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+296
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-282
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+46
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+65
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+157
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Palmerston (C). 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 | 16,599 | 44.6% | 41.7% | 11,954 | 35.4% | 32.8% | +4,645 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,932 | 18.6% | 18.1% | 7,683 | 22.7% | 21.4% | -751 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 3,776 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 3,742 | 11.1% | 14.1% | +34 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,196 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 3,201 | 9.5% | 8.7% | -1,005 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 968 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 908 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +60 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 858 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 562 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +296 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 776 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1,058 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -282 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 748 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 702 | 2.1% | 2.8% | +46 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 612 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 547 | 1.6% | 1.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 577 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 420 | 1.2% | 2.9% | +157 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 37,219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33,776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,443 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.