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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Kent (S), accounting for 29.9% (52 households). This share was higher than Regional WA (27.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in three-person households, which decreased by 14 households and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Kent (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Kent (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kent (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
52
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
52
29.9%
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
49
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
49
28.2%
-0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
19
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
19
10.9%
-6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
34
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
34
19.5%
+4.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
15
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
8.6%
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
0
0.0%
-1.6pp
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+2
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-6
-0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-14
-6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+5
+4.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-1
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-3
-1.6pp
Data table
Household size for Kent (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 52 | 29.9% | 27.4% | 50 | 26.5% | 25.6% | +2 | +3.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 49 | 28.2% | 36.1% | 55 | 29.1% | 36.1% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 19 | 10.9% | 13.7% | 33 | 17.5% | 14.2% | -14 | -6.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 34 | 19.5% | 13.4% | 29 | 15.3% | 14.2% | +5 | +4.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 15 | 8.6% | 6.2% | 16 | 8.5% | 6.5% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 0 | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3 | 1.6% | 3.4% | -3 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |