Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Hinduism
Uniting Church
Buddhism
Pentecostal, nfd
Greek Orthodox
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.