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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Beverley Park, accounting for 25.9% (683 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 106 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beverley Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beverley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beverley Park, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
683
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
683
25.9%
-2.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
542
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
542
20.6%
0.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
466
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
466
17.7%
+2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
179
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
179
6.8%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
155
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
155
5.9%
-1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
155
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
155
5.9%
+1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
114
4.3%
+2.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
52
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
52
2.0%
-0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
42
1.6%
-0.4pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
1.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
-2.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+50
0.0pp
No Religion, so described
+106
+2.6pp
Not stated
-18
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-1.7pp
Islam
+58
+1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+62
+2.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-14
-0.8pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.4pp
Coptic Orthodox Church
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Beverley Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 683 | 25.9% | 19.8% | 681 | 28.5% | 21.0% | +2 | -2.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 542 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 492 | 20.6% | 7.4% | +50 | 0.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 466 | 17.7% | 29.4% | 360 | 15.1% | 27.4% | +106 | +2.6pp |
| Not stated | 179 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 197 | 8.2% | 7.2% | -18 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 155 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 182 | 7.6% | 8.7% | -27 | -1.7pp |
| Islam | 155 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 97 | 4.1% | 3.8% | +58 | +1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 4.3% | 2.8% | 52 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +62 | +2.1pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 52 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 66 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -14 | -0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 42 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 48 | 2.0% | 4.8% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 38 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 33 | 1.4% | 1.1% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +245 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.