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 Melville, accounting for 38.9% (176 households). This share was higher than Albany (C) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 173 households and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Mount Melville - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Mount Melville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Melville, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
171
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
+37.8pp
171
37.8%
+37.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
176
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
176
38.9%
+8.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
49
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-19.2pp
49
10.8%
-19.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
35
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
35
7.7%
+7.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
8
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
8
1.8%
+1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
8
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
8
1.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+171
+37.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+173
+8.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+46
-19.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+35
+7.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+8
+1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+8
+1.8pp
Data table
Household size for Mount Melville. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 171 | 37.8% | 29.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 27.5% | +171 | +37.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 176 | 38.9% | 37.3% | 3 | 30.0% | 37.7% | +173 | +8.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 49 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 3 | 30.0% | 13.1% | +46 | -19.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 35 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.1% | +35 | +7.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 8 | 1.8% | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +8 | +1.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 8 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | +8 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +442 | 0.0pp |