people in the 2021 census at 38.4%, and growing, reported their religion as 'None,' and the percentage in Beaumaris was higher still, at 45.3%. 21.4% of Beaumaris residents are Catholic, compared to 20% across Australia, 13.7% (compared to 9.8%) are Anglican, and 3.5% are Eastern Orthodox compared to 2.1% nationally. Politics Federal government The Division of Goldstein is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria. The division was created in 1984, when the former Division of Balaclava was abolished. It comprises the bayside suburbs Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Brighton, Caulfield South, Cheltenham (part), Gardenvale and Sandringham. The division is named after early feminist parliamentary candidate Vida Goldstein. It is represented by Independent Zoe Daniel. State government Beaumaris is in the electoral district of Sandringham, one of the electoral districts of Victoria, Australia, for the Victorian Legislative Assembly, with Black Rock and Sandringham, and parts of Cheltenham, Hampton, Highett, and Mentone. Since the seat was created in 1955, it has been held by the Liberal Party, except for the period 1982-5 when it was held by the Labor Party. The seat is currently held by Brad Rowswell of the Liberal Party. Results are not final. Last updated at 1:25 on 12 December 2022. Local government Beaumaris is in the local government area of the City of Bayside and occupies two of its wards since redistributions in 2008; Ebden (west and north), and Beckett (south and east). Current councillors elected October 2020 are Clarke Martin (Beckett ward) and Lawrence Evans (Ebden ward) who is Mayor. Both are Independents. See also City of Moorabbin – Parts of Beaumaris were previously within this former local government area. City of Mordialloc – Parts of Beaumaris were previously within this former local government area. City of Sandringham – Parts of Beaumaris were previously within this former local government area. References External links Bayside City Council Website Australian Places – Beaumaris Sandringham Secondary College Stella Maris Primary School Beaumaris Primary School Beaumaris Conservation Society Inc. Royal Melbourne Golf Club Metlink – Guide to transport in Melbourne A bird's eye view | Beaumaris Community- website of Beaumaris Community supported by the Community Bank Suburbs of Melbourne Suburbs of the City of Bayside 1852 establishments in Australia History of Melbourne Port Phillip