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 Unincorp. Other Territories, accounting for 35.1% (872 people). This share was higher than Other Territories (27.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Buddhism, which decreased by 338 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unincorp. Other Territories - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unincorp. Other Territories in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Other Territories and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorp. Other Territories, with comparison markers for Other Territories.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
872
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
872
35.1%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
529
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
529
21.3%
+6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
421
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
421
16.9%
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
269
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
269
10.8%
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
170
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
170
6.8%
+2.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
43
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
43
1.7%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
40
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
40
1.6%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
38
1.5%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
0.9%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
21
0.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-70
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-161
+6.1pp
Not stated
-365
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
-149
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
-26
+2.5pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-11
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-21
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-47
-0.4pp
Baptist
+1
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Unincorp. Other Territories. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Other Territories.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 872 | 35.1% | 27.1% | 942 | 20.8% | 20.8% | -70 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 529 | 21.3% | 12.1% | 690 | 15.2% | 15.2% | -161 | +6.1pp |
| Not stated | 421 | 16.9% | 20.2% | 786 | 17.4% | 17.4% | -365 | -0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 269 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 418 | 9.2% | 9.2% | -149 | +1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 170 | 6.8% | 3.9% | 196 | 4.3% | 4.3% | -26 | +2.5pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 43 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 54 | 1.2% | 1.2% | -11 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 40 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 61 | 1.3% | 1.3% | -21 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 85 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 22 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,484 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,529 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,045 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.