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, 4 persons was the most common household size among households in Glendenning, accounting for 27.2% (401 households). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 2 persons, which increased by 54 households and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Glendenning - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Glendenning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glendenning, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
1 person
2021 count
135
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
135
9.2%
+0.7pp
2 persons
2021 count
325
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
325
22.0%
+3.0pp
3 persons
2021 count
308
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
308
20.9%
-1.8pp
4 persons
2021 count
401
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
401
27.2%
-0.3pp
5 persons
2021 count
179
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
179
12.1%
-1.3pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
135
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
135
9.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+13
+0.7pp
2 persons
+54
+3.0pp
3 persons
-16
-1.8pp
4 persons
+8
-0.3pp
5 persons
-12
-1.3pp
6 or more persons
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Household size for Glendenning. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 135 | 9.2% | 15.9% | 122 | 8.5% | 15.2% | +13 | +0.7pp |
| 2 persons | 325 | 22.0% | 24.8% | 271 | 19.0% | 24.4% | +54 | +3.0pp |
| 3 persons | 308 | 20.9% | 20.3% | 324 | 22.7% | 19.8% | -16 | -1.8pp |
| 4 persons | 401 | 27.2% | 22.7% | 393 | 27.5% | 22.3% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| 5 persons | 179 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 191 | 13.4% | 10.6% | -12 | -1.3pp |
| 6 or more persons | 135 | 9.2% | 6.5% | 132 | 9.2% | 7.7% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total classifiable households | 1,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,428 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |