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 Wagait (S), accounting for 49.6% (202 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wagait (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wagait (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wagait (S), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
202
% of total
49.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
202
49.6%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
68
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
68
16.7%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
45
11.1%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
37
9.1%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
2.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
11
2.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
+3
+2.1pp
Not stated
-10
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-1
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wagait (S). 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 | 202 | 49.6% | 32.6% | 191 | 42.8% | 24.2% | +11 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 68 | 16.7% | 14.9% | 65 | 14.6% | 17.7% | +3 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 55 | 12.3% | 17.2% | -10 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 52 | 11.7% | 8.0% | -15 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.9% | 0.6% | 13 | 2.9% | 0.8% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 17 | 3.8% | 9.4% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.