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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Port Campbell, accounting for 32.9% (54 households). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (30.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 54 households and 32.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Port Campbell - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Port Campbell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Port Campbell, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).

Port Campbell
Corangamite (S)

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

2021 count

54

% of total

32.9%

Change from 2016

+32.9pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

2021 count

53

% of total

32.3%

Change from 2016

+32.3pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

2021 count

24

% of total

14.6%

Change from 2016

+14.6pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

2021 count

23

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

+14.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

2021 count

13

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

+7.9pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

2021 count

9

% of total

5.5%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Data table

Household size for Port Campbell. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).

Household size for Port Campbell. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Household size for Port Campbell. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One5432.9%30.4%00.0%29.9%+54+32.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two5332.3%39.1%00.0%37.3%+53+32.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three2414.6%11.7%00.0%12.1%+24+14.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four2314.0%10.0%00.0%11.2%+23+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five137.9%6.1%00.0%6.3%+13+7.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More95.5%2.9%00.0%3.1%+9+5.5pp
Total164100.0%100.0%6100.0%100.0%+1580.0pp