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 Victoria Daly (R), accounting for 26.9% (762 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions, which decreased by 607 people and 21.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Victoria Daly (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Victoria Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
762
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
762
26.9%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
498
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
498
17.6%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
418
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+13.6pp
418
14.8%
+13.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
375
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
375
13.2%
-7.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
312
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
312
11.0%
+6.2pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
230
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
230
8.1%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
118
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
118
4.2%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
24
0.8%
-0.6pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
23
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-21.7pp
23
0.8%
-21.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
0.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+253
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
+22
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+384
+13.6pp
Not stated
-209
-7.7pp
Baptist
+179
+6.2pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
+92
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-45
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.6pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
-607
-21.7pp
Lutheran
+8
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Victoria Daly (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 | 762 | 26.9% | 32.6% | 509 | 18.2% | 24.2% | +253 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 498 | 17.6% | 14.9% | 476 | 17.0% | 17.7% | +22 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 418 | 14.8% | 4.9% | 34 | 1.2% | 2.3% | +384 | +13.6pp |
| Not stated | 375 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 584 | 20.9% | 17.2% | -209 | -7.7pp |
| Baptist | 312 | 11.0% | 4.1% | 133 | 4.8% | 3.7% | +179 | +6.2pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 230 | 8.1% | 0.6% | 138 | 4.9% | 0.5% | +92 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 118 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 163 | 5.8% | 8.0% | -45 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 0.8% | 6.1% | 39 | 1.4% | 9.4% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 23 | 0.8% | 3.7% | 630 | 22.5% | 3.4% | -607 | -21.7pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 0.6% | 5.1% | 8 | 0.3% | 5.6% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.