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 Catherine Field, accounting for 29.9% (228 households). This share was higher than Camden (A) (26.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 212 households, while its share fell by 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Catherine Field - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Catherine Field in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Catherine Field, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
77
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
77
10.1%
-8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
228
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
228
29.9%
-12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
139
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
139
18.2%
-2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
155
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
155
20.3%
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
109
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
109
14.3%
+1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
57
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
57
7.5%
+7.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+70
-8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+212
-12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+131
-2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+150
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+104
+1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+57
+7.5pp
Data table
Household size for Catherine Field. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 77 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 7 | 18.4% | 13.7% | +70 | -8.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 228 | 29.9% | 26.8% | 16 | 42.1% | 27.9% | +212 | -12.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 139 | 18.2% | 19.1% | 8 | 21.1% | 19.0% | +131 | -2.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 155 | 20.3% | 23.3% | 5 | 13.2% | 22.9% | +150 | +7.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 109 | 14.3% | 11.3% | 5 | 13.2% | 10.9% | +104 | +1.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 57 | 7.5% | 5.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% | +57 | +7.5pp |
| Total | 762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +724 | 0.0pp |