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 Doomadgee, accounting for 28.8% (82 households). This share was similar to Doomadgee (S) (28.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in households with six or more people, which increased by 82 households and 28.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Doomadgee - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Doomadgee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Doomadgee (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doomadgee, with comparison markers for Doomadgee (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
36
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
36
12.6%
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
51
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
51
17.9%
-12.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
44
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
44
15.4%
-7.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
35
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
35
12.3%
+12.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
36
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
36
12.6%
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
82
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
+28.8pp
82
28.8%
+28.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+36
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+47
-12.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+41
-7.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+35
+12.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+36
+12.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+82
+28.8pp
Data table
Household size for Doomadgee. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Doomadgee (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Doomadgee (S)% | Count | % | Doomadgee (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 36 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 10.4% | +36 | +12.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 51 | 17.9% | 17.9% | 4 | 30.8% | 14.2% | +47 | -12.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 44 | 15.4% | 15.4% | 3 | 23.1% | 10.8% | +41 | -7.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 35 | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.9% | +35 | +12.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 36 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 12.7% | +36 | +12.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 82 | 28.8% | 28.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 35.4% | +82 | +28.8pp |
| Total | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +272 | 0.0pp |