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 West Arnhem (R), accounting for 24.9% (1,559 people). This share was lower than Regional NT (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 1,406 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Arnhem (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,559
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
1,559
24.9%
+2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,504
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
1,504
24.1%
+22.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
895
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
895
14.3%
-10.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
830
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
830
13.3%
-8.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
548
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
548
8.8%
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
340
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
340
5.4%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
324
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
324
5.2%
-3.2pp
Methodist, so described
2021 count
91
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
91
1.5%
+1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
29
0.5%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nec
2021 count
23
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
23
0.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+175
+2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,406
+22.5pp
Uniting Church
-653
-10.8pp
Not stated
-483
-8.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
-73
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-76
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-197
-3.2pp
Methodist, so described
+77
+1.3pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nec
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for West Arnhem (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 | 1,559 | 24.9% | 32.6% | 1,384 | 22.4% | 24.2% | +175 | +2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,504 | 24.1% | 4.9% | 98 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +1,406 | +22.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 895 | 14.3% | 6.1% | 1,548 | 25.1% | 9.4% | -653 | -10.8pp |
| Not stated | 830 | 13.3% | 12.9% | 1,313 | 21.3% | 17.2% | -483 | -8.0pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 548 | 8.8% | 3.7% | 621 | 10.1% | 3.4% | -73 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 340 | 5.4% | 14.9% | 416 | 6.7% | 17.7% | -76 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 324 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 521 | 8.4% | 8.0% | -197 | -3.2pp |
| Methodist, so described | 91 | 1.5% | 0.2% | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +77 | +1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 35 | 0.6% | 0.9% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nec | 23 | 0.4% | 0.1% | 7 | 0.1% | 0.0% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.