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 Bogan (A), accounting for 33.9% (313 households). This share was lower than Regional NSW (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which decreased by 33 households and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Bogan (A) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Bogan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bogan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
278
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
278
30.1%
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
313
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
313
33.9%
-1.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
123
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
123
13.3%
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
110
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
110
11.9%
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
62
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
62
6.7%
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
38
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
4.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-18
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-33
-1.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+1
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
0
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+4
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Household size for Bogan (A). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 278 | 30.1% | 27.9% | 296 | 30.6% | 27.5% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 313 | 33.9% | 36.4% | 346 | 35.8% | 36.3% | -33 | -1.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 123 | 13.3% | 14.1% | 122 | 12.6% | 14.2% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 110 | 11.9% | 13.0% | 110 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 0 | +0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 62 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 58 | 6.0% | 6.0% | +4 | +0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 38 | 4.1% | 2.8% | 40 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 923 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -44 | 0.0pp |