Households

Household size

About this topic

Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.

This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.

Interpretation notes

  • This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
  • Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.

Key insight

In 2021, two-person households was the most common household size among households in Mount Clarence, accounting for 40% (110 households). This share was higher than Albany (C) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 110 households and 40 percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Mount Clarence - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Mount Clarence in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mount Clarence, with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Mount Clarence
Albany (C)

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

2021 count

91

% of total

33.1%

Change from 2016

+33.1pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

2021 count

110

% of total

40.0%

Change from 2016

+40.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

2021 count

28

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

-49.8pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

2021 count

28

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

+10.2pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

2021 count

11

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

-76.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

2021 count

11

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

+4.0pp

Data table

Household size for Mount Clarence. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Household size for Mount Clarence. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Household size for Mount Clarence. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One9133.1%29.3%00.0%27.5%+91+33.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two11040.0%37.3%00.0%37.7%+110+40.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three2810.2%13.1%360.0%13.1%+25-49.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four2810.2%12.1%00.0%13.1%+28+10.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five114.0%5.4%480.0%5.9%+7-76.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More114.0%2.7%00.0%2.8%+11+4.0pp
Total275100.0%100.0%5100.0%100.0%+2700.0pp