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 Mount Bryan, accounting for 46% (23 households). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 23 households and 46 percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Mount Bryan - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Mount Bryan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mount Bryan, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).

Mount Bryan
Goyder (DC)

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

2021 count

12

% of total

24.0%

Change from 2016

+24.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

2021 count

23

% of total

46.0%

Change from 2016

+46.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

2021 count

7

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

+14.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

2021 count

5

% of total

10.0%

Change from 2016

+10.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

2021 count

3

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

-94.0pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

2021 count

3

% of total

6.0%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Data table

Household size for Mount Bryan. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).

Household size for Mount Bryan. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Household size for Mount Bryan. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Goyder (DC)%Count%Goyder (DC)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One1224.0%34.2%00.0%32.8%+12+24.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two2346.0%38.5%00.0%38.9%+23+46.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three714.0%11.4%00.0%9.8%+7+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four510.0%8.8%00.0%9.9%+5+10.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five36.0%5.0%3100.0%5.3%0-94.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More36.0%2.2%00.0%3.2%+3+6.0pp
Total50100.0%100.0%3100.0%100.0%+470.0pp