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 Watsonia North, accounting for 35.2% (481 households). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (32.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 473 households, while its share fell by 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Watsonia North - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Watsonia North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Watsonia North, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
241
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-15.7pp
241
17.6%
-15.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
481
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
-18.1pp
481
35.2%
-18.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
227
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
227
16.6%
+16.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
317
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+23.2pp
317
23.2%
+23.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
75
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
75
5.5%
+5.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
30
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
30
2.2%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+236
-15.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+473
-18.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+227
+16.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+317
+23.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+75
+5.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+30
+2.2pp
Data table
Household size for Watsonia North. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 241 | 17.6% | 25.0% | 5 | 33.3% | 23.8% | +236 | -15.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 481 | 35.2% | 32.9% | 8 | 53.3% | 32.3% | +473 | -18.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 227 | 16.6% | 16.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.1% | +227 | +16.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 317 | 23.2% | 18.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.1% | +317 | +23.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 75 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +75 | +5.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 30 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.1% | +30 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 1,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,353 | 0.0pp |