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 East Arnhem (R), accounting for 42.3% (614 households). This share was higher than Regional NT (14.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 3 persons, which increased by 66 households and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
East Arnhem (R) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for East Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
1 person
2021 count
164
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
164
11.3%
+1.3pp
2 persons
2021 count
181
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
181
12.5%
0.0pp
3 persons
2021 count
167
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
167
11.5%
+3.8pp
4 persons
2021 count
176
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
176
12.1%
+2.3pp
5 persons
2021 count
152
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
152
10.5%
0.0pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
614
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
614
42.3%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+33
+1.3pp
2 persons
+17
0.0pp
3 persons
+66
+3.8pp
4 persons
+47
+2.3pp
5 persons
+14
0.0pp
6 or more persons
-34
-7.1pp
Data table
Household size for East Arnhem (R). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 164 | 11.3% | 24.6% | 131 | 10.0% | 23.9% | +33 | +1.3pp |
| 2 persons | 181 | 12.5% | 26.2% | 164 | 12.5% | 26.5% | +17 | 0.0pp |
| 3 persons | 167 | 11.5% | 14.0% | 101 | 7.7% | 13.7% | +66 | +3.8pp |
| 4 persons | 176 | 12.1% | 13.0% | 129 | 9.8% | 13.3% | +47 | +2.3pp |
| 5 persons | 152 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 138 | 10.5% | 7.8% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| 6 or more persons | 614 | 42.3% | 14.2% | 648 | 49.4% | 14.8% | -34 | -7.1pp |
| Total classifiable households | 1,450 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +139 | 0.0pp |