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 Beaufort (Vic.), accounting for 48.7% (834 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 321 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beaufort (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beaufort (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beaufort (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
834
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
834
48.7%
+15.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
236
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
236
13.8%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
212
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
212
12.4%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
152
8.9%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
127
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
127
7.4%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
57
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
57
3.3%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
0.7%
-0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
0.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+321
+15.4pp
Western Catholic
-36
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-70
-5.9pp
Not stated
-17
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
-25
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.8pp
Lutheran
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Beaufort (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 834 | 48.7% | 43.8% | 513 | 33.3% | 31.7% | +321 | +15.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 236 | 13.8% | 14.7% | 272 | 17.7% | 17.3% | -36 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 212 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 282 | 18.3% | 16.6% | -70 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 152 | 8.9% | 14.0% | 169 | 11.0% | 15.8% | -17 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 127 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 133 | 8.6% | 7.9% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 57 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 82 | 5.3% | 4.0% | -25 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 23 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,541 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +170 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.