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, two-person households was the most common household size among households in South Hurstville, accounting for 26.1% (454 households). This share was lower than Georges River (A) (29.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 451 households, while its share fell by 23.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
South Hurstville - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for South Hurstville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Hurstville, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
393
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+22.6pp
393
22.6%
+22.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
454
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-23.9pp
454
26.1%
-23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
344
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-30.3pp
344
19.7%
-30.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
309
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
309
17.7%
+17.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
160
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
160
9.2%
+9.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
81
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
81
4.6%
+4.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+393
+22.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+451
-23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+341
-30.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+309
+17.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+160
+9.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+81
+4.6pp
Data table
Household size for South Hurstville. 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 | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 393 | 22.6% | 21.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.2% | +393 | +22.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 454 | 26.1% | 29.1% | 3 | 50.0% | 28.0% | +451 | -23.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 344 | 19.7% | 19.2% | 3 | 50.0% | 19.4% | +341 | -30.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 309 | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.8% | +309 | +17.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 160 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +160 | +9.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 81 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +81 | +4.6pp |
| Total | 1,742 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,736 | 0.0pp |