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, 6 or more persons was the most common household size among households in Aurukun, accounting for 25.8% (61 households). This share was similar to Aurukun (S) (25.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 6 or more persons, which decreased by 28 households and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Aurukun - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Aurukun in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Aurukun (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aurukun, with comparison markers for Aurukun (S).
1 person
2021 count
39
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
39
16.5%
-1.3pp
2 persons
2021 count
38
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
38
16.1%
-0.1pp
3 persons
2021 count
50
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
50
21.2%
+10.8pp
4 persons
2021 count
27
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
27
11.4%
-2.5pp
5 persons
2021 count
19
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
19
8.1%
-0.8pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
61
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
61
25.8%
-8.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
-7
-1.3pp
2 persons
-4
-0.1pp
3 persons
+23
+10.8pp
4 persons
-9
-2.5pp
5 persons
-4
-0.8pp
6 or more persons
-28
-8.6pp
Data table
Household size for Aurukun. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Aurukun (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Aurukun (S)% | Count | % | Aurukun (S)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 39 | 16.5% | 16.5% | 46 | 17.8% | 17.8% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| 2 persons | 38 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 42 | 16.2% | 16.2% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| 3 persons | 50 | 21.2% | 21.2% | 27 | 10.4% | 10.4% | +23 | +10.8pp |
| 4 persons | 27 | 11.4% | 11.4% | 36 | 13.9% | 13.9% | -9 | -2.5pp |
| 5 persons | 19 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 23 | 8.9% | 8.9% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| 6 or more persons | 61 | 25.8% | 25.8% | 89 | 34.4% | 34.4% | -28 | -8.6pp |
| Total classifiable households | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |