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, households with six or more people was the most common household size among households in Kowanyama (S), accounting for 24.3% (60 households). This share was higher than Regional Qld (3.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in households with six or more people, which increased by 20 households and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Kowanyama (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Kowanyama (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kowanyama (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
40
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
40
16.2%
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
54
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
54
21.9%
-3.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
38
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
38
15.4%
-2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
27
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
27
10.9%
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
29
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
29
11.7%
-2.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
60
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
60
24.3%
+7.7pp
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+2
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-6
-3.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-5
-2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-13
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-4
-2.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+20
+7.7pp
Data table
Household size for Kowanyama (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 40 | 16.2% | 25.6% | 38 | 15.8% | 24.9% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 54 | 21.9% | 36.9% | 60 | 24.9% | 36.8% | -6 | -3.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 38 | 15.4% | 14.9% | 43 | 17.8% | 15.2% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 27 | 10.9% | 13.6% | 40 | 16.6% | 14.0% | -13 | -5.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 29 | 11.7% | 5.8% | 33 | 13.7% | 6.0% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 60 | 24.3% | 3.2% | 40 | 16.6% | 3.2% | +20 | +7.7pp |
| Total | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |