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 Beverly Hills (part), accounting for 26% (2,724 people). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (29.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 233 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beverly Hills (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beverly Hills (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beverly Hills (part), with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,724
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
2,724
26.0%
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,327
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,327
22.2%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,114
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,114
10.7%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
779
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
779
7.4%
+2.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
623
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
623
6.0%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
585
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
585
5.6%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
536
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
536
5.1%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
309
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
309
3.0%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
243
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
243
2.3%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
179
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
179
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+223
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
-14
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
0.0pp
Islam
+233
+2.1pp
Buddhism
-17
-0.2pp
Not stated
-174
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-95
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+59
+0.6pp
Baptist
-59
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-24
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Beverly Hills (part). 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,724 | 26.0% | 29.4% | 2,501 | 24.3% | 27.4% | +223 | +1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,327 | 22.2% | 19.8% | 2,341 | 22.7% | 21.0% | -14 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,114 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 1,107 | 10.7% | 7.4% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 779 | 7.4% | 4.6% | 546 | 5.3% | 3.8% | +233 | +2.1pp |
| Buddhism | 623 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 640 | 6.2% | 4.8% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 585 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 759 | 7.4% | 7.2% | -174 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 536 | 5.1% | 6.9% | 631 | 6.1% | 8.7% | -95 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 309 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 250 | 2.4% | 2.5% | +59 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 243 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 302 | 2.9% | 1.8% | -59 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 179 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 203 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 10,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +153 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.