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, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in Yarrah (part), accounting for 100% (6 households). This share was higher than Flinders Ranges (DC) (38.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 2 persons, which increased by 6 households, while its share fell by NaN percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Yarrah (part) - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Yarrah (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Flinders Ranges (DC) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Yarrah (part), with comparison markers for Flinders Ranges (DC).

Yarrah (part)
Flinders Ranges (DC)

1 person

2021 count

3

% of total

50.0%

Change from 2016

-

2 persons

2021 count

6

% of total

100.0%

Change from 2016

-

3 persons

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

4 persons

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

5 persons

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

6 or more persons

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Household size for Yarrah (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Flinders Ranges (DC).

Household size for Yarrah (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Flinders Ranges (DC).
Household size for Yarrah (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Flinders Ranges (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Flinders Ranges (DC)%Count%Flinders Ranges (DC)%Countpp
1 person350.0%36.8%0-36.4%+3-
2 persons6100.0%38.7%0-38.4%+6-
3 persons00.0%10.3%0-11.4%0-
4 persons00.0%8.5%0-8.0%0-
5 persons00.0%3.3%0-2.9%0-
6 or more persons00.0%2.2%0-2.3%0-
Total classifiable households6100.0%100.0%0-100.0%+6-