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 Elderslie (Camden - NSW), accounting for 29.1% (792 households). This share was higher than Camden (A) (26.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in four-person households, which increased by 235 households and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Elderslie (Camden - NSW) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Elderslie (Camden - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elderslie (Camden - NSW), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
531
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
531
19.5%
-4.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
792
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
792
29.1%
-6.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
470
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
470
17.3%
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
559
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
559
20.6%
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
270
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
270
9.9%
+3.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
97
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
97
3.6%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+44
-4.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+73
-6.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+141
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+235
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+142
+3.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+37
+0.7pp
Data table
Household size for Elderslie (Camden - NSW). 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 | 531 | 19.5% | 13.9% | 487 | 23.8% | 13.7% | +44 | -4.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 792 | 29.1% | 26.8% | 719 | 35.2% | 27.9% | +73 | -6.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 470 | 17.3% | 19.1% | 329 | 16.1% | 19.0% | +141 | +1.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 559 | 20.6% | 23.3% | 324 | 15.9% | 22.9% | +235 | +4.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 270 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 128 | 6.3% | 10.9% | +142 | +3.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 97 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 60 | 2.9% | 5.6% | +37 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +676 | 0.0pp |