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 Edge Hill, accounting for 34.6% (564 households). This share was lower than Cairns (R) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 558 households and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Edge Hill - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Edge Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edge Hill, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
511
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
511
31.3%
-3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
564
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
564
34.6%
+13.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
232
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
232
14.2%
-6.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
206
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
206
12.6%
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
75
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
75
4.6%
+4.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
32
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
32
2.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+501
-3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+558
+13.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+226
-6.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+206
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+75
+4.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+32
+2.0pp
Data table
Household size for Edge Hill. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cairns (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | % | Cairns (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 511 | 31.3% | 27.0% | 10 | 34.5% | 26.1% | +501 | -3.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 564 | 34.6% | 35.0% | 6 | 20.7% | 34.7% | +558 | +13.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 232 | 14.2% | 15.7% | 6 | 20.7% | 16.1% | +226 | -6.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 206 | 12.6% | 13.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.0% | +206 | +12.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 75 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.9% | +75 | +4.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 32 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | +32 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 1,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,601 | 0.0pp |