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 Beverley (S), accounting for 40.5% (684 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 194 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beverley (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beverley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beverley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
684
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
684
40.5%
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
374
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
374
22.2%
-6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
232
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
232
13.7%
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
185
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
185
11.0%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
47
2.8%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
47
2.8%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
27
1.6%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
0.9%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.6%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+194
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-130
-6.9pp
Not stated
-8
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
-63
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
+0.2pp
Baptist
-10
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Beverley (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 684 | 40.5% | 45.6% | 490 | 28.3% | 33.8% | +194 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 374 | 22.2% | 11.3% | 504 | 29.1% | 16.4% | -130 | -6.9pp |
| Not stated | 232 | 13.7% | 12.1% | 240 | 13.9% | 12.4% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 185 | 11.0% | 15.7% | 248 | 14.3% | 19.3% | -63 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 56 | 3.2% | 3.3% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 2.8% | 2.1% | 67 | 3.9% | 3.2% | -20 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 25 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 26 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 0.6% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 1,688 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.