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 Beaumaris (Vic.), accounting for 45.4% (6,322 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,520 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beaumaris (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beaumaris (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beaumaris (Vic.), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,322
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
6,322
45.4%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,970
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
2,970
21.3%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,911
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,911
13.7%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
547
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
547
3.9%
-4.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
455
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
455
3.3%
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
432
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
432
3.1%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
200
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
200
1.4%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
199
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
199
1.4%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
121
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
121
0.9%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
114
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
114
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,520
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-96
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-288
-2.7pp
Not stated
-553
-4.3pp
Uniting Church
-101
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+22
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-82
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-17
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+6
0.0pp
Baptist
+19
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Beaumaris (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,322 | 45.4% | 44.0% | 4,802 | 35.9% | 35.8% | +1,520 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,970 | 21.3% | 21.3% | 3,066 | 22.9% | 22.7% | -96 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,911 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 2,199 | 16.4% | 14.4% | -288 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 547 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 1,100 | 8.2% | 8.6% | -553 | -4.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 455 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 556 | 4.2% | 3.4% | -101 | -0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 432 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 410 | 3.1% | 3.4% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 200 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 282 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -82 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 199 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 216 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 121 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 115 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 114 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 95 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 13,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +540 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.