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 Beggan Beggan, accounting for 29% (38 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 23.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beggan Beggan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beggan Beggan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beggan Beggan, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+23.5pp
38
29.0%
+23.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
36
27.5%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
33
25.2%
-13.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
11
8.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+23.5pp
Western Catholic
+10
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-13.3pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Beggan Beggan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 38 | 29.0% | 25.5% | 5 | 5.5% | 15.8% | +33 | +23.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 27.5% | 29.9% | 26 | 28.6% | 34.5% | +10 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 25.2% | 20.8% | 35 | 38.5% | 25.9% | -2 | -13.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 8.4% | 3.7% | 7 | 7.7% | 4.6% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.