How many churches are listed in Australian Capital Territory?

174 active Christian churches across 69 suburbs are listed in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The directory is updated as new parishes and congregations are confirmed against denominational sources.

What is the largest Christian denomination in Australian Capital Territory?

Catholic is the largest denomination in Australian Capital Territory by listed parishes, with 30 active churches. The top three denominations by parish count are Catholic (30), Anglican (25), Uniting (19).

Where in Australian Capital Territory are most churches concentrated?

172 of Australian Capital Territory's 174 listed churches are in Greater Canberra, the state's main metropolitan area. Regional churches make up the balance.

How do I find a church near me in Australian Capital Territory?

Browse the suburb list on this page, or filter by denomination via the cards above. Each church profile includes address, contact details, denomination, and service times where the parish has supplied them.

How many denominations are represented in Australian Capital Territory?

27 Christian denominations have at least one parish or congregation listed in Australian Capital Territory. The directory covers trinitarian Christian traditions only; non-trinitarian groups (Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS, Unitarian) are out of scope per the editorial sourcing policy.

Churches in Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is home to 174 active Christian churches spread across 69 suburbs and 27 denominations. The largest groupings by parish count are 30 Catholic parishes, 25 Anglican churches, and 19 Uniting Church congregations. Around 172 of these churches sit inside Greater Canberra, the state's main metropolitan area, with the balance spread through regional towns, coastal suburbs, and rural parishes. Every listing includes address, denomination, contact details, and service times where the parish has supplied them.

174 churches listed · 69 suburbs · 27 denominations

Most Australian Capital Territory residents live in Greater Canberra. See 172 churches across the Canberra metropolitan area →

The ACT has 174 churches at 3.8 per 10,000 residents and 10.0 per 10,000 Christians, the lowest church density of any Australian jurisdiction on both measures. Read the Q3 2026 church density report.

Frequently asked questions

How many churches are listed in Australian Capital Territory?: 174 active Christian churches across 69 suburbs are listed in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The directory is updated as new parishes and congregations are confirmed against denominational sources.
What is the largest Christian denomination in Australian Capital Territory?: Catholic is the largest denomination in Australian Capital Territory by listed parishes, with 30 active churches. The top three denominations by parish count are Catholic (30), Anglican (25), Uniting (19).
Where in Australian Capital Territory are most churches concentrated?: 172 of Australian Capital Territory's 174 listed churches are in Greater Canberra, the state's main metropolitan area. Regional churches make up the balance.
How do I find a church near me in Australian Capital Territory?: Browse the suburb list on this page, or filter by denomination via the cards above. Each church profile includes address, contact details, denomination, and service times where the parish has supplied them.
How many denominations are represented in Australian Capital Territory?: 27 Christian denominations have at least one parish or congregation listed in Australian Capital Territory. The directory covers trinitarian Christian traditions only; non-trinitarian groups (Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS, Unitarian) are out of scope per the editorial sourcing policy.