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1568 churches listed · 8 states
Find a independent church near you. The Australian Church Directory lists 1568 independent and non-denominational churches across 8 Australian states and territories with addresses, contact details, and service times where publicly available. The largest concentration is in New South Wales with 408 churches across 266 suburbs. Melbourne holds the highest single-suburb count at 15 listings. Browse by state below to find the closest independent church to you.
Independent churches account for 1,427 listings, 11.1% of Australia's church directory, and concentrate in metropolitan and outer-suburban growth corridors. Read the Q3 2026 church density report.
Position on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ inclusion
Independent churches have no denomination-level body above the local congregation, so there is no unified national position on same-sex marriage or LGBTQ+ inclusion. Positions vary church by church. Most affiliated churches in Australia hold a traditional position on marriage; a small minority explicitly affirm same-sex marriage at the congregational level.
This directory lists 1568 independent and non-denominational churches across Australia, currently covering 8 states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia). Independent churches are listed below grouped by state and suburb. Each listing includes address, contact details, and service times where available.
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Australian Capital Territory15 churches
New South Wales235 churches
Appin1 church
Awaba1 church
Ballina1 church
Beacon Hill1 church
Beaumont Hills1 church
Beckom1 church
Bega1 church
Berambing1 church
Berkeley1 church
Blacktown6 churches
Bulli2 churches
Burcher1 church
Cabramatta3 churches
Caddens1 church
Caloola1 church
Camperdown1 church
Caringbah1 church
Carlingford1 church
Caroona1 church
Castle Hill11 churches
Charmhaven1 church
Chatswood1 church
Cobbitty1 church
Colyton1 church
Croydon Park3 churches
Dapto2 churches
Dee Why1 church
Ebenezer1 church
Elderslie1 church
Figtree1 church
Galston1 church
Geurie1 church
Gladesville1 church
Glendenning4 churches
Glenorie1 church
Greendale1 church
Gymea1 church
Hassall Grove1 church
Havilah1 church
Haymarket1 church
Hornsby5 churches
Ingleburn3 churches
Ingleside1 church
Kellyville1 church
Kingswood1 church
Lawson1 church
Leppington4 churches
Leumeah3 churches
Lidcombe1 church
Lindfield1 church
Little Bay1 church
Liverpool9 churches
Londonderry2 churches
Manly1 church
Meroo Meadow1 church
Minchinbury3 churches
Minto8 churches
Frequently asked questions
What is an independent church?
An "independent" church is a Christian congregation that is not formally affiliated with a denomination — it sets its own doctrine, governance, and worship style without reference to a central denominational body. Many independent churches in Australia are theologically Evangelical or Pentecostal but operate fully autonomously.
How is an independent church different from a denominational church?
A denominational church follows the structures, statements of faith, and oversight of a wider denomination (e.g. the Anglican Church of Australia, the Catholic Archdiocese, the Baptist Union of NSW/ACT). An independent church has no such ties — its elders or board govern it without external supervision. This means doctrine and practice can vary widely between independent churches.
Are independent churches credible if they have no denomination?
Many independent churches are well-established congregations with strong governance, ordained pastoral leadership, and long histories. Others are smaller or newer. The most useful checks when considering an independent church are: how long has it existed, who are its leaders, what is its published statement of faith, and is its governance transparent.
Why are some Pentecostal churches listed as Independent rather than Pentecostal?
Some Pentecostal-style congregations are formally independent rather than affiliated with Australian Christian Churches (ACC) or a similar Pentecostal network. The directory categorises a church under the denomination it publicly identifies with — so a Pentecostal-style congregation that describes itself as independent or non-denominational is listed under "Independent".