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 Western Catholic, which increased by 671 people, while its share fell by 1.4 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
-1.4pp
683
25.9%
-1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
542
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-
542
20.6%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
466
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
466
17.7%
+10.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
179
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
179
6.8%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
155
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-30.5pp
155
5.9%
-30.5pp
Islam
2021 count
155
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-16.8pp
155
5.9%
-16.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
114
4.3%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
52
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
52
2.0%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
42
1.6%
-
Coptic Orthodox Church
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
38
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+671
-1.4pp
No Religion, so described
+463
+10.9pp
Not stated
+176
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+139
-30.5pp
Islam
+145
-16.8pp
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% | 12 | 27.3% | 21.0% | +671 | -1.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 542 | 20.6% | 7.8% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 466 | 17.7% | 29.4% | 3 | 6.8% | 27.4% | +463 | +10.9pp |
| Not stated | 179 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 3 | 6.8% | 7.2% | +176 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 155 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 16 | 36.4% | 8.7% | +139 | -30.5pp |
| Islam | 155 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 10 | 22.7% | 3.8% | +145 | -16.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 4.3% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 52 | 2.0% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 42 | 1.6% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Coptic Orthodox Church | 38 | 1.4% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 2,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,592 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.