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 King Island (M), accounting for 39.1% (255 households). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (37.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in five-person households, which decreased by 12 households and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
King Island (M) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for King Island (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for King Island (M), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
234
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
234
35.9%
-1.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
255
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
255
39.1%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
70
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
70
10.7%
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
60
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
60
9.2%
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
20
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
20
3.1%
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
6
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
6
0.9%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-11
-1.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-1
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+5
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+11
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-12
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-5
-0.8pp
Data table
Household size for King Island (M). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 234 | 35.9% | 30.1% | 245 | 37.5% | 30.1% | -11 | -1.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 255 | 39.1% | 37.9% | 256 | 39.2% | 37.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 70 | 10.7% | 13.5% | 65 | 10.0% | 13.5% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 60 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 49 | 7.5% | 11.9% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 20 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 32 | 4.9% | 4.8% | -12 | -1.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 6 | 0.9% | 2.4% | 11 | 1.7% | 2.2% | -5 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 653 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |