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 Beacon, accounting for 37% (44 people). This share was lower than Mount Marshall (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 23 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beacon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beacon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Marshall (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beacon, with comparison markers for Mount Marshall (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
44
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+19.6pp
44
37.0%
+19.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
27
22.7%
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
27
22.7%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
10
8.4%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+19.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
-12
-1.5pp
Not stated
-2
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Beacon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 44 | 37.0% | 39.3% | 28 | 17.4% | 29.1% | +16 | +19.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 22.7% | 20.5% | 50 | 31.1% | 26.8% | -23 | -8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 22.7% | 16.8% | 39 | 24.2% | 17.4% | -12 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12 | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.