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 Cumbalum, accounting for 32.6% (233 households). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (38.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 233 households and 32.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Cumbalum - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Cumbalum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumbalum, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
77
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
77
10.8%
+10.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
233
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+32.6pp
233
32.6%
+32.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
145
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+20.3pp
145
20.3%
+20.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
166
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+23.2pp
166
23.2%
+23.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
68
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
68
9.5%
+9.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
21
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
21
2.9%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+77
+10.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+233
+32.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+145
+20.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+166
+23.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+68
+9.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+21
+2.9pp
Data table
Household size for Cumbalum. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 77 | 10.8% | 28.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 28.3% | +77 | +10.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 233 | 32.6% | 38.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 38.4% | +233 | +32.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 145 | 20.3% | 13.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.8% | +145 | +20.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 166 | 23.2% | 12.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.3% | +166 | +23.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 68 | 9.5% | 5.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +68 | +9.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 21 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +21 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +712 | 0.0pp |