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 Unincorporated NT, accounting for 39.8% (2,703 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 305 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unincorporated NT - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unincorporated NT in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated NT, with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,703
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
2,703
39.8%
+4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,437
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
1,437
21.2%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,066
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,066
15.7%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
421
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
421
6.2%
-4.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
270
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
270
4.0%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
172
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
172
2.5%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
126
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
126
1.9%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
96
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
96
1.4%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
62
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
62
0.9%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
61
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
61
0.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+286
+4.8pp
Not stated
+167
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
-155
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-305
-4.3pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-19
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.3pp
Baptist
-50
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-32
-0.5pp
Hinduism
-19
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Unincorporated NT. 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 | 2,703 | 39.8% | 32.6% | 2,417 | 35.0% | 24.2% | +286 | +4.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,437 | 21.2% | 12.9% | 1,270 | 18.4% | 17.2% | +167 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,066 | 15.7% | 14.9% | 1,221 | 17.7% | 17.7% | -155 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 421 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 726 | 10.5% | 8.0% | -305 | -4.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 270 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 263 | 3.8% | 9.4% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 172 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 191 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 126 | 1.9% | 0.8% | 112 | 1.6% | 0.9% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 96 | 1.4% | 4.1% | 146 | 2.1% | 3.7% | -50 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 62 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 94 | 1.4% | 0.8% | -32 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 61 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 80 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 6,793 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -122 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.