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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Berat, accounting for 27.9% (36 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (21.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Berat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Berat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berat, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
36
27.9%
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
32
24.8%
+3.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
27
20.9%
+4.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
13
10.1%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-6
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+3.0pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+4.9pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Berat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 27.9% | 21.7% | 42 | 35.3% | 25.0% | -6 | -7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 24.8% | 17.3% | 26 | 21.8% | 21.1% | +6 | +3.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 20.9% | 31.4% | 19 | 16.0% | 22.2% | +8 | +4.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 10.1% | 2.9% | 13 | 10.9% | 3.6% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.