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 Middlesex (Tas.) (part), accounting for 0% (0 households). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (25.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 0 households.

Section overview

Household size

Middlesex (Tas.) (part) - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Middlesex (Tas.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Household size change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

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Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

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Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

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Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

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Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

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Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

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Data table

Household size for Middlesex (Tas.) (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Household size for Middlesex (Tas.) (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Household size for Middlesex (Tas.) (part). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One00.0%25.2%00.0%24.2%00.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two00.0%41.4%00.0%41.7%00.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three00.0%13.9%00.0%13.6%00.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four00.0%11.3%00.0%12.1%00.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five00.0%5.5%00.0%5.2%00.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More00.0%2.4%00.0%3.0%00.0pp
Total00.0%100.0%00.0%100.0%00.0pp