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, 6 or more persons was the most common household size among households in Doomadgee (S), accounting for 28.8% (82 households). This share was higher than Regional Qld (3.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 3 persons, which increased by 15 households and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Doomadgee (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Doomadgee (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doomadgee (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
1 person
2021 count
36
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
36
12.6%
+2.2pp
2 persons
2021 count
51
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
51
17.9%
+3.7pp
3 persons
2021 count
44
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
44
15.4%
+4.6pp
4 persons
2021 count
35
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
35
12.3%
-2.6pp
5 persons
2021 count
36
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
36
12.6%
-0.1pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
82
% of total
28.8%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
82
28.8%
-6.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+8
+2.2pp
2 persons
+13
+3.7pp
3 persons
+15
+4.6pp
4 persons
-5
-2.6pp
5 persons
+2
-0.1pp
6 or more persons
-13
-6.6pp
Data table
Household size for Doomadgee (S). 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 | |
| 1 person | 36 | 12.6% | 25.6% | 28 | 10.4% | 24.9% | +8 | +2.2pp |
| 2 persons | 51 | 17.9% | 36.9% | 38 | 14.2% | 36.8% | +13 | +3.7pp |
| 3 persons | 44 | 15.4% | 14.9% | 29 | 10.8% | 15.2% | +15 | +4.6pp |
| 4 persons | 35 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 40 | 14.9% | 14.0% | -5 | -2.6pp |
| 5 persons | 36 | 12.6% | 5.8% | 34 | 12.7% | 6.0% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| 6 or more persons | 82 | 28.8% | 3.2% | 95 | 35.4% | 3.2% | -13 | -6.6pp |
| Total classifiable households | 285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |