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 Denmark (S), accounting for 40.6% (958 households). This share was higher than Regional WA (36.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 103 households and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Denmark (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Denmark (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Denmark (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
703
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
703
29.8%
+2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
958
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
958
40.6%
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
283
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
283
12.0%
-1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
252
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
252
10.7%
-1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
117
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
117
5.0%
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
50
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
50
2.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+103
+2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+50
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-8
-1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-7
-1.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+28
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+17
+0.6pp
Data table
Household size for Denmark (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 703 | 29.8% | 27.4% | 600 | 27.4% | 25.6% | +103 | +2.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 958 | 40.6% | 36.1% | 908 | 41.4% | 36.1% | +50 | -0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 283 | 12.0% | 13.7% | 291 | 13.3% | 14.2% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 252 | 10.7% | 13.4% | 259 | 11.8% | 14.2% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 117 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 89 | 4.1% | 6.5% | +28 | +0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 50 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 33 | 1.5% | 3.4% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +170 | 0.0pp |