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 Vasse, accounting for 32% (295 households). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (38.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 289 households, while its share fell by 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Vasse - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Vasse in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Vasse, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
144
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
144
15.6%
-12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
295
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
295
32.0%
-1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
146
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
146
15.8%
+15.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
208
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
208
22.6%
+5.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
93
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
93
10.1%
+10.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
34
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
34
3.7%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+139
-12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+289
-1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+146
+15.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+205
+5.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+93
+10.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+34
+3.7pp
Data table
Household size for Vasse. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 144 | 15.6% | 24.9% | 5 | 27.8% | 22.7% | +139 | -12.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 295 | 32.0% | 38.7% | 6 | 33.3% | 38.3% | +289 | -1.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 146 | 15.8% | 13.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.8% | +146 | +15.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 208 | 22.6% | 14.5% | 3 | 16.7% | 15.5% | +205 | +5.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 93 | 10.1% | 5.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.4% | +93 | +10.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 34 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.3% | +34 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +904 | 0.0pp |