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 River Ranch, accounting for 38.9% (37 households). This share was higher than Gladstone (R) (35.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which decreased by 92 households and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
River Ranch - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for River Ranch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gladstone (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for River Ranch, with comparison markers for Gladstone (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
14
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
14
14.7%
-7.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
37
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
-14.4pp
37
38.9%
-14.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
19
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
19
20.0%
+9.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
10
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
10
10.5%
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
10
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
10
10.5%
+5.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
5
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
5
5.3%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-39
-7.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-92
-14.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-6
+9.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-13
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-3
+5.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-2
+2.4pp
Data table
Household size for River Ranch. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gladstone (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | % | Gladstone (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 14 | 14.7% | 25.6% | 53 | 21.9% | 22.6% | -39 | -7.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 37 | 38.9% | 35.6% | 129 | 53.3% | 35.3% | -92 | -14.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 19 | 20.0% | 14.7% | 25 | 10.3% | 16.2% | -6 | +9.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 10 | 10.5% | 14.6% | 23 | 9.5% | 16.2% | -13 | +1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 10 | 10.5% | 6.2% | 13 | 5.4% | 6.7% | -3 | +5.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 5 | 5.3% | 3.3% | 7 | 2.9% | 3.0% | -2 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 95 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -147 | 0.0pp |