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 Beatrice, accounting for 28.7% (37 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people, while its share fell by 4.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Beatrice - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Beatrice in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Beatrice, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Beatrice
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

37

% of total

28.7%

Change from 2016

-4.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

30

% of total

23.3%

Change from 2016

-14.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

21

% of total

16.3%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

20

% of total

15.5%

Change from 2016

+12.2pp

Data table

Religion for Beatrice. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Beatrice. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Beatrice. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3728.7%39.6%3033.3%29.5%+7-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia3023.3%11.7%3437.8%15.5%-4-14.5pp
Western Catholic2116.3%17.8%1415.6%21.9%+7+0.7pp
Not stated2015.5%11.8%33.3%11.2%+17+12.2pp
Total129100.0%100.0%90100.0%100.0%+390.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.