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, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in Tottenham (NSW), accounting for 39% (73 households). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (34.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 1 person, which increased by 13 households and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Tottenham (NSW) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Tottenham (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tottenham (NSW), with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
1 person
2021 count
69
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
69
36.9%
+4.7pp
2 persons
2021 count
73
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
73
39.0%
-3.0pp
3 persons
2021 count
15
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
15
8.0%
-1.8pp
4 persons
2021 count
16
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
8.6%
0.0pp
5 persons
2021 count
13
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
13
7.0%
+4.7pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
0
0.0%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+13
+4.7pp
2 persons
0
-3.0pp
3 persons
-2
-1.8pp
4 persons
+1
0.0pp
5 persons
+9
+4.7pp
6 or more persons
-4
-2.3pp
Data table
Household size for Tottenham (NSW). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 69 | 36.9% | 30.8% | 56 | 32.2% | 29.2% | +13 | +4.7pp |
| 2 persons | 73 | 39.0% | 34.5% | 73 | 42.0% | 34.9% | 0 | -3.0pp |
| 3 persons | 15 | 8.0% | 13.5% | 17 | 9.8% | 13.3% | -2 | -1.8pp |
| 4 persons | 16 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 15 | 8.6% | 11.8% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| 5 persons | 13 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 4 | 2.3% | 7.1% | +9 | +4.7pp |
| 6 or more persons | 0 | 0.0% | 3.3% | 4 | 2.3% | 3.6% | -4 | -2.3pp |
| Total classifiable households | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |