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, households with six or more people was the most common household size among households in Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), accounting for 29.4% (151 households). This share was higher than Regional SA (2.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in households with six or more people, which increased by 24 households and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
90
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
90
17.5%
-5.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
88
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
88
17.1%
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
77
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
77
15.0%
+2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
47
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
47
9.1%
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
60
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
60
11.7%
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
151
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
151
29.4%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-24
-5.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+4
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+17
+2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-2
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
0
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+24
+3.7pp
Data table
Household size for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 90 | 17.5% | 31.3% | 114 | 23.1% | 30.3% | -24 | -5.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 88 | 17.1% | 38.7% | 84 | 17.0% | 38.4% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 77 | 15.0% | 12.0% | 60 | 12.1% | 12.3% | +17 | +2.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 47 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 49 | 9.9% | 11.5% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 60 | 11.7% | 5.0% | 60 | 12.1% | 5.3% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 151 | 29.4% | 2.3% | 127 | 25.7% | 2.2% | +24 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 514 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |