Housing

Dwelling type

About this topic

Dwelling type shows the structure of dwellings, such as separate houses, medium density housing, and higher density housing. It is a core measure of built form and residential density within an area.

This topic helps explain the housing role of an area and the kinds of households it may attract. It is best read with household size, household type, tenure, and age structure, because built form and population characteristics are closely related.

Interpretation notes

  • Dwelling structure describes the physical form of dwellings counted on Census night rather than tenure, housing condition, or household makeup.
  • It is strongest when read alongside household size and tenure, because structure alone does not show who lives there.

Key insight

In 2021, caravans, cabin, houseboat was the most common dwelling type among dwellings in Nicholson (Qld), accounting for 40% (12 dwellings). This share was lower than Burke (S) (64.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in caravans, cabin, houseboat, which increased by 12 dwellings, while its share fell by NaN percentage points.

Section overview

Dwelling structure

Nicholson (Qld) - Dwellings (Enumerated)

This table summarises dwelling type for Nicholson (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burke (S) and change since 2016.

Dwelling structure snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Nicholson (Qld), with comparison markers for Burke (S).

Nicholson (Qld)
Burke (S)

Separate house

2021 count

9

% of total

30.0%

Change from 2016

-

Medium density

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

High density

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

Caravans, cabin, houseboat

2021 count

12

% of total

40.0%

Change from 2016

-

Other

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Dwelling type for Nicholson (Qld). Dwelling structure. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burke (S).

Dwelling type for Nicholson (Qld). Dwelling structure. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burke (S).
Dwelling type for Nicholson (Qld). Dwelling structure. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burke (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Burke (S)%Count%Burke (S)%Countpp
Separate house930.0%24.7%0-38.1%+9-
Medium density00.0%1.1%0-0.0%0-
High density00.0%0.0%0-0.0%0-
Caravans, cabin, houseboat1240.0%64.2%0-23.8%+12-
Other00.0%3.3%0-3.9%0-
Not stated00.0%7.6%0-30.3%0-
Total Occupied Private Dwellings30100.0%100.0%0-100.0%+30-