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, households with six or more people was the most common household size among households in Central Desert (R), accounting for 30.6% (219 households). This share was higher than Regional NT (14.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 32 households and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Central Desert (R) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Central Desert (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Desert (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
142
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
142
19.9%
+4.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
122
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
122
17.1%
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
72
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
72
10.1%
-0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
69
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
69
9.7%
-4.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
85
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
85
11.9%
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
219
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
219
30.6%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+32
+4.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-1
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-5
-0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-27
-4.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+9
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-5
-1.5pp
Data table
Household size for Central Desert (R). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 142 | 19.9% | 24.6% | 110 | 15.8% | 23.9% | +32 | +4.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 122 | 17.1% | 26.2% | 123 | 17.6% | 26.5% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 72 | 10.1% | 14.0% | 77 | 11.0% | 13.7% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 69 | 9.7% | 13.0% | 96 | 13.8% | 13.3% | -27 | -4.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 85 | 11.9% | 8.0% | 76 | 10.9% | 7.8% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 219 | 30.6% | 14.2% | 224 | 32.1% | 14.8% | -5 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 697 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |