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 Palm Cove, accounting for 48.8% (487 households). This share was higher than Cairns (R) (35%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 456 households and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Palm Cove - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Palm Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cairns (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palm Cove, with comparison markers for Cairns (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
282
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
282
28.3%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
487
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
487
48.8%
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
109
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
109
10.9%
-4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
89
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
89
8.9%
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
15
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
15
1.5%
-2.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
13
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
13
1.3%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+261
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+456
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+98
-4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+78
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+12
-2.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+9
-4.1pp
Data table
Household size for Palm Cove. 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 | 282 | 28.3% | 27.0% | 21 | 28.4% | 26.1% | +261 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 487 | 48.8% | 35.0% | 31 | 41.9% | 34.7% | +456 | +6.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 109 | 10.9% | 15.7% | 11 | 14.9% | 16.1% | +98 | -4.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 89 | 8.9% | 13.7% | 11 | 14.9% | 14.0% | +78 | -6.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 15 | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3 | 4.1% | 5.9% | +12 | -2.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 13 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 4 | 5.4% | 3.3% | +9 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 998 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +924 | 0.0pp |