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 Caniaba, accounting for 32.4% (80 households). This share was lower than Lismore (C) (35.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 3 persons, which increased by 21 households and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Caniaba - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Caniaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caniaba, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
1 person
2021 count
30
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
30
12.1%
-3.8pp
2 persons
2021 count
80
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
80
32.4%
-1.4pp
3 persons
2021 count
48
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
48
19.4%
+6.0pp
4 persons
2021 count
51
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
51
20.6%
-6.8pp
5 persons
2021 count
27
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
27
10.9%
+2.9pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
8
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
8
3.2%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
-2
-3.8pp
2 persons
+12
-1.4pp
3 persons
+21
+6.0pp
4 persons
-4
-6.8pp
5 persons
+11
+2.9pp
6 or more persons
-1
-1.3pp
Data table
Household size for Caniaba. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 30 | 12.1% | 30.4% | 32 | 15.9% | 29.4% | -2 | -3.8pp |
| 2 persons | 80 | 32.4% | 35.4% | 68 | 33.8% | 35.4% | +12 | -1.4pp |
| 3 persons | 48 | 19.4% | 14.4% | 27 | 13.4% | 14.6% | +21 | +6.0pp |
| 4 persons | 51 | 20.6% | 11.7% | 55 | 27.4% | 12.2% | -4 | -6.8pp |
| 5 persons | 27 | 10.9% | 5.2% | 16 | 8.0% | 5.7% | +11 | +2.9pp |
| 6 or more persons | 8 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9 | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1 | -1.3pp |
| Total classifiable households | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |