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 Roper Gulf (R), accounting for 30.3% (1,966 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 500 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Roper Gulf (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Roper Gulf (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roper Gulf (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,966
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,966
30.3%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,582
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
1,582
24.4%
+7.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,135
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
1,135
17.5%
-7.3pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
604
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
604
9.3%
-2.9pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
457
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
457
7.1%
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
304
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
304
4.7%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
74
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
74
1.1%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
52
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
0.8%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
48
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
0.7%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nec
2021 count
44
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
44
0.7%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-86
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+500
+7.7pp
Not stated
-475
-7.3pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
-187
-2.9pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+171
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
+11
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+29
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-35
-0.5pp
Baptist
+9
+0.1pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Roper Gulf (R). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,966 | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2,052 | 31.6% | 24.2% | -86 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,582 | 24.4% | 6.3% | 1,082 | 16.7% | 8.0% | +500 | +7.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,135 | 17.5% | 12.9% | 1,610 | 24.8% | 17.2% | -475 | -7.3pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 604 | 9.3% | 1.2% | 791 | 12.2% | 1.7% | -187 | -2.9pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 457 | 7.1% | 3.7% | 286 | 4.4% | 3.4% | +171 | +2.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 304 | 4.7% | 14.9% | 293 | 4.5% | 17.7% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 74 | 1.1% | 4.9% | 45 | 0.7% | 2.3% | +29 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 52 | 0.8% | 6.1% | 87 | 1.3% | 9.4% | -35 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 48 | 0.7% | 4.1% | 39 | 0.6% | 3.7% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nec | 44 | 0.7% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 6,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.