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 Kealba, accounting for 32.5% (368 households). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (28.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 363 households, while its share fell by 50.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Kealba - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Kealba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kealba, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
235
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+20.7pp
235
20.7%
+20.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
368
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-50.8pp
368
32.5%
-50.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
215
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+19.0pp
215
19.0%
+19.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
203
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
203
17.9%
+17.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
56
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
56
4.9%
+4.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
48
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
48
4.2%
+4.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+235
+20.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+363
-50.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+215
+19.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+203
+17.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+56
+4.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+48
+4.2pp
Data table
Household size for Kealba. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 235 | 20.7% | 20.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.4% | +235 | +20.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 368 | 32.5% | 28.7% | 5 | 83.3% | 27.6% | +363 | -50.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 215 | 19.0% | 18.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +215 | +19.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 203 | 17.9% | 18.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.1% | +203 | +17.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 56 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +56 | +4.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 48 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.6% | +48 | +4.2pp |
| Total | 1,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,127 | 0.0pp |