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 Bellerive, accounting for 45.8% (2,261 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 635 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bellerive - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bellerive in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bellerive, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,261
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
2,261
45.8%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
802
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
802
16.3%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
782
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
782
15.8%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
234
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
234
4.7%
-3.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
166
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
166
3.4%
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
124
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
124
2.5%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
93
1.9%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
90
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
90
1.8%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
69
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
69
1.4%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
59
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
59
1.2%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+635
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-66
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-197
-5.9pp
Not stated
-121
-3.2pp
Hinduism
+145
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
-40
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+67
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
+3
-0.1pp
Islam
+42
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Bellerive. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,261 | 45.8% | 48.9% | 1,626 | 36.1% | 37.8% | +635 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 802 | 16.3% | 15.6% | 868 | 19.3% | 18.5% | -66 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 782 | 15.8% | 16.0% | 979 | 21.7% | 22.3% | -197 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 234 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 355 | 7.9% | 8.3% | -121 | -3.2pp |
| Hinduism | 166 | 3.4% | 1.7% | 21 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +145 | +2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 124 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 164 | 3.6% | 3.0% | -40 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 93 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 83 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 90 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 23 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +67 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 69 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 66 | 1.5% | 1.4% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 59 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +42 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 4,934 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,504 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +430 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.