Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Lower Beulah, accounting for 60% (21 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lower Beulah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lower Beulah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Beulah, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+9.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lower Beulah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 60.0% | 51.9% | 24 | 61.5% | 37.7% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 40.0% | 11.4% | 12 | 30.8% | 17.0% | +2 | +9.2pp |
| Total | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.