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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in West Daly (R), accounting for 47.2% (1,405 people). This share was higher than Regional NT (14.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 876 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Daly (R) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Daly (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Daly (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,405
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
-25.2pp
1,405
47.2%
-25.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
787
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
787
26.5%
+16.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
368
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
368
12.4%
-0.2pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
284
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
284
9.5%
+9.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
55
1.8%
-1.4pp
Other Spiritual Beliefs, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
28
0.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
0.5%
-0.1pp
Own Spiritual Beliefs
2021 count
12
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.4%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-876
-25.2pp
No Religion, so described
+476
+16.6pp
Not stated
-29
-0.2pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+271
+9.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-47
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for West 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,405 | 47.2% | 14.9% | 2,281 | 72.4% | 17.7% | -876 | -25.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 787 | 26.5% | 32.6% | 311 | 9.9% | 24.2% | +476 | +16.6pp |
| Not stated | 368 | 12.4% | 12.9% | 397 | 12.6% | 17.2% | -29 | -0.2pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 284 | 9.5% | 3.7% | 13 | 0.4% | 3.4% | +271 | +9.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 55 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 102 | 3.2% | 2.3% | -47 | -1.4pp |
| Other Spiritual Beliefs, nfd | 28 | 0.9% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 0.5% | 6.3% | 18 | 0.6% | 8.0% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Own Spiritual Beliefs | 12 | 0.4% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 2,974 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.