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
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
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.