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 Peakhurst Heights, accounting for 30.2% (257 households). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (29.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 2 persons, which decreased by 20 households and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Peakhurst Heights - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Peakhurst Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peakhurst Heights, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
1 person
2021 count
153
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
153
18.0%
+0.6pp
2 persons
2021 count
257
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
257
30.2%
-3.9pp
3 persons
2021 count
141
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
141
16.6%
+1.5pp
4 persons
2021 count
177
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
177
20.8%
+1.3pp
5 persons
2021 count
83
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
83
9.8%
+1.3pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
32
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
32
3.8%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+12
+0.6pp
2 persons
-20
-3.9pp
3 persons
+18
+1.5pp
4 persons
+19
+1.3pp
5 persons
+14
+1.3pp
6 or more persons
-8
-1.1pp
Data table
Household size for Peakhurst Heights. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 153 | 18.0% | 21.1% | 141 | 17.4% | 19.2% | +12 | +0.6pp |
| 2 persons | 257 | 30.2% | 29.1% | 277 | 34.1% | 28.0% | -20 | -3.9pp |
| 3 persons | 141 | 16.6% | 19.2% | 123 | 15.1% | 19.4% | +18 | +1.5pp |
| 4 persons | 177 | 20.8% | 18.6% | 158 | 19.5% | 19.8% | +19 | +1.3pp |
| 5 persons | 83 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 69 | 8.5% | 8.5% | +14 | +1.3pp |
| 6 or more persons | 32 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 40 | 4.9% | 5.1% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Total classifiable households | 850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 812 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |