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 Central Highlands (R) (Qld), accounting for 32.9% (3,056 households). This share was lower than Regional Qld (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 207 households and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Central Highlands (R) (Qld) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Central Highlands (R) (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Highlands (R) (Qld), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
2,377
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
2,377
25.6%
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
3,056
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3,056
32.9%
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
1,300
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,300
14.0%
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
1,408
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,408
15.2%
-1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
765
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
765
8.2%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
379
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
379
4.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+204
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+207
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+12
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-77
-1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+22
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+6
-0.1pp
Data table
Household size for Central Highlands (R) (Qld). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 2,377 | 25.6% | 25.6% | 2,173 | 24.4% | 24.9% | +204 | +1.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 3,056 | 32.9% | 36.9% | 2,849 | 32.0% | 36.8% | +207 | +0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 1,300 | 14.0% | 14.9% | 1,288 | 14.5% | 15.2% | +12 | -0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 1,408 | 15.2% | 13.6% | 1,485 | 16.7% | 14.0% | -77 | -1.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 765 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 743 | 8.3% | 6.0% | +22 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 379 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 373 | 4.2% | 3.2% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 9,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,906 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +378 | 0.0pp |