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 Benger, accounting for 38.1% (59 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 21 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Benger - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Benger in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benger, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
38.1%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
59
38.1%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
53
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
53
34.2%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
14
9.0%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
14
9.0%
-5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-16
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-7.1pp
Not stated
-17
-5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Benger. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 59 | 38.1% | 47.5% | 58 | 26.6% | 33.3% | +1 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 53 | 34.2% | 19.4% | 69 | 31.7% | 22.8% | -16 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 35 | 16.1% | 18.2% | -21 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 9.0% | 6.4% | 31 | 14.2% | 9.6% | -17 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.