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, 1 person was the most common household size among households in Burra (SA), accounting for 39.1% (187 households). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (34.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 1 person, which increased by 19 households and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Burra (SA) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Burra (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burra (SA), with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
1 person
2021 count
187
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
187
39.1%
+2.2pp
2 persons
2021 count
179
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
179
37.4%
-1.3pp
3 persons
2021 count
45
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
45
9.4%
-0.1pp
4 persons
2021 count
30
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
30
6.3%
-1.4pp
5 persons
2021 count
22
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
22
4.6%
+0.9pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
15
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
3.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+19
+2.2pp
2 persons
+3
-1.3pp
3 persons
+2
-0.1pp
4 persons
-5
-1.4pp
5 persons
+5
+0.9pp
6 or more persons
+6
+1.1pp
Data table
Household size for Burra (SA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 187 | 39.1% | 34.2% | 168 | 36.9% | 32.8% | +19 | +2.2pp |
| 2 persons | 179 | 37.4% | 38.5% | 176 | 38.7% | 38.9% | +3 | -1.3pp |
| 3 persons | 45 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 43 | 9.5% | 9.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| 4 persons | 30 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 35 | 7.7% | 9.9% | -5 | -1.4pp |
| 5 persons | 22 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 17 | 3.7% | 5.3% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| 6 or more persons | 15 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9 | 2.0% | 3.2% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Total classifiable households | 478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 455 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |