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
Greek Orthodox
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Macedonian Orthodox
Buddhism
Coptic Orthodox Church
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.