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 Beachport, accounting for 49.9% (374 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 127 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Beachport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Beachport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Beachport, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
374
% of total
49.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
374
49.9%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
107
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
107
14.3%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
82
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
82
10.9%
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
66
8.8%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
42
5.6%
-4.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
34
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
34
4.5%
-2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
15
2.0%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
13
1.7%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+127
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.1pp
Not stated
+36
+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-21
-4.2pp
Presbyterian
-8
-2.0pp
Lutheran
0
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Beachport. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 374 | 49.9% | 52.0% | 247 | 38.4% | 39.1% | +127 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 107 | 14.3% | 14.9% | 112 | 17.4% | 19.1% | -5 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 82 | 10.9% | 8.8% | 46 | 7.2% | 9.0% | +36 | +3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 86 | 13.4% | 10.6% | -20 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 63 | 9.8% | 7.7% | -21 | -4.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 34 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 42 | 6.5% | 5.7% | -8 | -2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 15 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 23 | 3.6% | 1.5% | -10 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 643 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.